The Peninsula 4m

MWL commends Saudi Arabia's hosting of conference to address Yemen's southern issue

Makkah Al-Mukarramah: The Muslim World League (MWL) commended Saudi Arabia's announcement of its response to the request of the President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council to hold a comprehensive conference in Riyadh, bringing together all southern factions at the negotiating table to d»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6m

Nuclear shields and new recruits: France braces for a Europe without Washington

Inside the historic corridors of the École Militaire, a stone’s throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris’s elegant 7th arrondissement, the walls are lined with recruitment posters. Here, 26-year-old Charlotte, a marketing professional for a private firm, finds herself questioning the trajectory of her »»»

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Daily News Egypt 6m

Banks’ aggregate financial position in Egypt rises to EGP 25.37trn in September 2025

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said the aggregate financial position of banks operating in the local market—excluding the central bank—rose to EGP 25.366trn in September 2025, compared with EGP 24.023trn in the preceding June, marking an increase of around EGP 1.343trn. According to the Central Ba»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6m

Cairo conducts intensive contacts to halt Yemen fighting as government forces seize key port

Egypt is conducting intensive contacts with all parties to the Yemeni conflict to urge de-escalation and support a peace path, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates said on Saturday, as Saudi-backed government forces retook the strategic port of Mukalla. In a formal s»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6m

Banque Misr posts EGP 68.35bn in net profits during M9 2025

Banque Misr reported net profits of EGP 68.353bn during the first nine months of 2025, up from EGP 60.457bn in the same period of 2024, according to the bank’s financial statements. Profits before tax reached EGP 108.328bn over the period, compared with EGP 93.345bn a year earlier. Net interest inc»»»

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UPI 11m

U.S. captures Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro - UPI.com

The United States early Saturday morning staged a mission to apprehend Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, pictured in November, and his wife, both of whom have been indicated in the United States for narco-terrorism. File Photo by Venezuelan President Office/UPI | License Photo Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Th»»»

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Al Manar 25m

Iranian Affairs Expert to Al-Manar: Protests Limited in Scope as Tehran Acknowledges Legitimate Economic Demands - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Affairs Expert to Al-Manar: Protests Limited in Scope as Tehran Acknowledges Legitimate Economic Demands 03-01-2026 17:02 PM Tehran»»»

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Al Manar 25m

Clashes erupt between Palestinian young men and Israeli occupation forces in the Jalazone refugee camp in the occupied West Bank: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Clashes erupt between Palestinian young men and Israeli occupation forces in the Jalazone refugee camp in the occupied West Bank: reports 0»»»

Gulf News 27m

UAE President visits Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Sheikh Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed today at his home in Abu Dhabi. He engaged in cordial conversations with Sheikh Al Hamed and other attendees, reflecting the deep-rooted values of connection and solidarity that define Emirati s»»»

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The Peninsula 29m

Qatar expresses solidarity with Afghanistan over flood impact

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Qatar's solidarity with Afghanistan as it confronts the effects of floods that strike several regions of the country, resulting in deaths and injuries. In a statement released on Saturday, the ministry conveyed Qatar's condolences to the famili»»»

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Gulf News 29m

Two arrested for raping, throwing six year old off roof in UP

A six-year-old girl was allegedly raped and thrown off a roof in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district, reported IANS. Two suspects were apprehended by police after an exchange of fire. The accused were reportedly neighbours of the girl, who lived with her parents in the Sikandrabad industrial area.»»»

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BBC 35m

Trump's move to topple Maduro is fraught with risk - what happens next is unclear

The US may want many of its foes gone from power. It doesn't usually send in the military and physically remove them. Venezuela's abrupt awakening took two forms. Its residents were woken abruptly to the sound of deafening booms: the sound of its capital Caracas under attack from US strikes targeti»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Ministry of Justice introduces Specialized Legal Training Plan for 2026

Doha, Qatar: The Legal and Judicial Studies Center at the Ministry of Justice announced the launch of its Specialized Legal Training Plan for 2026, which encompasses the general track for continuous professional development, in addition to specialized legal training programs tailored to various leg»»»

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The Peninsula 41m

Qatar squad named for AFC U-23 Asian Cup

Doha, Qatar: Portuguese coach Ilidio Vale yesterday announced the Qatar U-23 team’s 23-man squad for the upcoming AFC U-23 Asian Cup set to kick off on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia. The national squad departed for Saudi Arabia following their final training session at home. The tournament will see 16 te»»»

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Novinite 51m

Bulgaria Embraces the Euro with Nearly One Million Card and ATM Transactions in Just 48 Hour

Bulgarians marked the first two days of the country’s entry into the eurozone with intensive use of card payments and cash machines, according to data from BORICA AD, the company operating the national card and payment infrastructure. Between 1 and 2 January 2026, more than 933,000 transactions wer»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QMC launches inaugural issue of 'IELAM' magazine

Doha: Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) announced today the Launch of the inaugural issue of its quarterly magazine, 'Ielam', as part of its strategic direction to further develop its media tools and strengthen its editorial presence, thereby contributing to the enrichment of the national media landsca»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

US military hits Caracas as Trump says President Maduro taken into custody

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, following what he described as “successful and large-scale” military strikes on Venezuela. In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump stated that the couple had»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

National Revenue Agency, Consumer Protection Commission Carries Out Inspections on Commercial Establishment in Plovdiv

On Saturday, officials from the National Revenue Agency (NRA) and the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) inspected commercial establishments in Plovdiv, Southern Bulgaria, for proper implementation and compliance with the Introduction of the Euro in the Republic of Bulgaria Act, as well as for un»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Russia condemns US strikes on Venezuela, backs UNSC emergency meeting: Foreign Ministry - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Russia condemns US strikes on Venezuela, backs UNSC emergency meeting: Foreign Ministry 03-01-2026 14:53 PM Latest News Urgent News Russia »»»

Al Awsat 1h

Erdogan Hails 2.6 bln Euro Jet Deal with Spain

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday welcomed an agreement under which Spain will procure Turkish-made HURJET training aircraft, describing it as evidence of Türkiye's "pioneering role" in defense and aviation industry. Under the deal, signed this week, the Spanish Air Force will acquire 30 H»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Mass demonstrations in Venezuela condemning US aggression and the kidnapping of President Maduro: news agencies - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Mass demonstrations in Venezuela condemning US aggression and the kidnapping of President Maduro: news agencies 03-01-2026 15:49 PM Latest »»»

Al Awsat 1h

Venezuela's Oil Facilities Unscathed in US Strike

Venezuela's state-run oil production and refining were operating normally on Saturday ​and suffered no damage from a US strike to extract the country's president, two sources with knowledge of the operations of energy company PDVSA said. US forces captured President Nicolas Maduro, US President Don»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Venezuela Demands US Provide 'Proof of Life' of Maduro

Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez on Saturday called on the United States to issue "proof of life" of leader Nicolas Maduro who was captured by US forces, according to President Donald Trump, AFP reported. Speaking by telephone to Venezuelan TV Rodriguez said she did not know the whereabout»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Real Madrid's Alonso unsure of Mbappe absence length

Madrid: Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso admitted Saturday he does not know how long injured superstar Kylian Mbappe will be sidelined for. The French striker was diagnosed with a knee strain on Wednesday, expected to keep him out for at least three weeks. "We'll try to make it happen quickly, it depe»»»

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Sputnik 1h

US Strikes on Venezuela: Oil Grab & Latin America Fear Tactics - Analyst

The strikes, coinciding with the 1990 US ouster of Panama’s Noriega, echo the old imperial playbook: “seize control of weaker nations' natural resources with no regard for international law,” Dr. Vinicius Vieira, associate professor of economics and international relations at the Armando Alvares Pe»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Sharjah Police safely stop vehicle after cruise control failure

Sharjah Police patrols successfully brought a vehicle to a safe stop after its cruise control malfunctioned while it was travelling at 80km/h, preventing the driver from controlling its speed. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon as the vehicle was moving from Ahmed bin Hadeed Roundabout towar»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Bike rookie Canet enjoys dream Dakar start

Paris, France: Spaniard Edgar Canet made a dream Dakar Rally debut on Saturday when the 20-year-old rookie topped the times in the prologue of motorsport's most gruelling event in Saudi Arabia. The KTM factory rider ended the 22km ride around Yanbu three seconds clear of teammate and defending cham»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Türkiye's 2025 Exports Hit Record $273.4 billion, up 4.5% y/y, Says Erdogan

Türkiye's ​exports hit a record high $273.4 billion in 2025, ‌up ‌4.5% ‌from ⁠a ​year ‌earlier, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday. Erdogan, ⁠speaking ‌at an ‍event ‍at ‍the Istanbul Congress Center, said combined ​goods and services exports ⁠were estimated to have reached $396.5 billion las»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Sharjah Civil Defence cracks down on poorly maintained fire extinguishers with fines up to Dh1,500

Sharjah: The Sharjah Civil Defence Authority has stepped up its public awareness drive on fire safety, urging residents and businesses to ensure manual fire extinguishers are properly maintained and fit for use. The move comes as part of enforcement of Violation Clause 13, which targets neglected o»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Power Outage Hits Berlin, Police Suspect Arson

Tens of thousands of homes were left without electricity in Berlin on Saturday after power cables were damaged by a fire police suspect was an arson attack. Emergency services were alerted at 6:45 am (0545 GMT) that several cables on a bridge near a power plant in the German capital had gone up in »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

EU urges 'restraint', respect for international law in Venezuela

Brussels, Belgium: The EU called for "restraint" and respect for international law in Venezuela on Saturday after President Donald Trump announced US forces had captured leader Nicolas Maduro in a large-scale assault. "The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Power outage hits Berlin, police suspect arson

Berlin: Tens of thousands of homes were left without electricity in Berlin on Saturday after power cables were damaged by a fire police suspect was an arson attack. Emergency services were alerted at 6:45 am (0545 GMT) that several cables on a bridge near a power plant in the German capital had gon»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Israeli Drone Strike Targets Car in Southern Lebanon, Injuring Three

Israeli attacks and violations of the ceasefire agreement continue, with the latest aggression occurring in southern Lebanon on Saturday. Our correspondent reports that an enemy drone targeted a Rapid vehicle in the town of Khiam. The strike resulted in casualties, according to official sources. VI»»»

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BBC 2h

UK 'not involved in any way' in US strike on Venezuela, Starmer says

The UK was not involved "in any way" in the US-led strike on Venezuela, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said. Sir Keir said he had not spoken to US President Donald Trump about the US operation to seize President Nicolas Maduro in the country's capital, Caracas. Asked if he condemned the US act»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

More arrests expected soon in subsidies scandal

The police’s organized crime division is wrapping up its investigations into three groups of people that have illegally obtained farm subsidies and is about to make arrests, Kathimerini understands. Also, authorities are about to freeze the bank accounts and seize properties from two more protestin»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Double-Barreled US Agenda of Venezuela Strikes: Regime Change & Resource Grab - Analyst

The ugly truth is that strikes on Venezuela fit the standard US playbook: if America cannot get its hands on a country’s resources, it’s perfectly willing to bomb it back a decade, Angelo Giuliano, a Hong Kong-based political and financial analyst, tells Sputnik. Angelo Giuliano assesses as “shocki»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Russia Condemns US Strikes on Venezuela, Backs UNSC Emergency Meeting - Foreign Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the US military strikes against Venezuela, calling them an "act of armed aggression" lacking credible justification. "This morning, the United States carried out an act of armed aggression against Venezuela. This causes deep con»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

Could thermal water save Hungary's biggest agricultural region?

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Al Manar 3h

Hezbollah Condemns US Terrorist Aggression on Venezuela, Warns of Global Threat

Hezbollah issued a forceful condemnation on Saturday, denouncing the terrorist aggression and thuggery by the United States against Venezuela. The statement detailed accusations that US operations targeted the capital, Caracas, along with vital civilian infrastructure and residential complexes, and»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai Police's Al Marri crowned champion of inaugural Challenge 71 for young leaders

Dubai: Captain Dr Engineer Salem Al Marri of Dubai Police has emerged as a standout example of ambition and modern leadership after being crowned champion of the first edition of Challenge 71 for Young Government Leaders. The winner was announced in November 2025 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin M»»»

Al Awsat 3h

Iran Supreme Leader Says Will Not Yield as Protests Simmer and US Threatens

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei vowed not to yield after US President Donald Trump threatened to come to the aid of protesters, as ​rights groups reported a sharp rise in arrests following days of unrest sparked by soaring inflation. Speaking in a recorded appearance on television on Saturday, K»»»

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Novinite 3h

Controversy Over Burgas Bus Fares: Company Says Increase Approved, NRA Flags 4% Rise

The municipal carrier Burgasbus has denied any violation of the Euro Introduction Act following an inspection by the National Revenue Agency (NRA), which noted a 4 percent increase in the price of tickets purchased in cash on board the buses. Since the start of the year, a single public transport t»»»

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Novinite 3h

Euro Transition Brings Mixed Experiences for Customers and Traders in Yambol

In Yambol, both customers and merchants are gradually adapting to the use of the euro, although some challenges remain. Many shoppers report that transactions are going smoothly. “No, there is no problem at all, none!” said one customer after shopping. Shopkeepers acknowledge difficulties, but for »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Back to School 2026 UAE: Must-know tips to keep kids safe, healthy

As schools across the UAE reopen on January 5, children will be heading back to classrooms at a time when seasonal flu and viral infections are typically on the rise. Medical experts are urging parents to take simple but effective steps to protect their children’s health, strengthen immunity and ea»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar welcomes efforts of legitimate Yemeni government to support dialogue, address southern issue

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar welcomed the efforts undertaken by the legitimate Yemeni government to support the Yemeni dialogue process and address the Southern Issue. In this context, Qatar commends the request by the Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council to hold a conference in R»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Explosions in Caracas as Trump claims Maduro captured: What’s happening in Venezuela

Dubai: The confrontation between the United States and Venezuela has exploded into a major international crisis after US President Donald Trump announced a “large-scale strike” on Venezuelan targets and claimed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife had been captured and flown out of the »»»

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Sputnik 3h

Europe in 2025: Falling Into the Militarization Trap

For Europe, the outgoing year was defined by two things: economic crisis and growing militarism. Pumping up the imaginary ‘Russian threat’, leaders have demanded hundreds of billions of euros in new, debt-fueled arms spending. Russia is a "predator," a menace, a "cannibal" at Europe's doorstep, and»»»

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BBC 3h

Craig the beer-ambassador elephant dies aged 54

A Kenyan elephant believed to have been one of Africa's largest male tuskers has died of old age. The pachyderm, fondly known as Craig, died of natural causes on Saturday morning at Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya, conservationists confirmed. "Craig had just turned 54 years old. He led a l»»»

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Novinite 3h

September Emerges as Europe’s New Favorite Month for Holidays in 2026

As summer temperatures soar across Europe, tourists are increasingly looking to avoid the peak months, opting for quieter, more affordable travel periods. September is emerging as a preferred alternative, offering pleasant weather, fewer crowds, and lower prices. The latest travel trends report for»»»

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Naharnet 3h

UNIFIL says Israeli army fired near peacekeepers in south Lebanon

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said gunfire from an Israeli position hit close to its peacekeepers twice on Friday, reporting no casualties but decrying a "concerning trend". UNIFIL has repeatedly reported Israeli fire near or towards its personnel in recent months, and last week said »»»