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»»»

Damascus, Jan. 5 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Economy and Industry, Nidal al-Shaar, and Central Bank Governor Abdelkader Husrieh conducted an inspection tour of several currency exchange centers in Damascus on Sunday to oversee the exchange of new banknotes and ensure compliance with official guideli»»»

Two prominent student activists in India have been denied bail after being held in prison for nearly five years without trial. India's Supreme Court on Monday rejected pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who were arrested after the 2020 Delhi riots. Police accused them of conspiracy to incite d»»»

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. »»»

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»»»

Swiss authorities have identified one of the bodies of the fire at a bar in Switzerland on New Year’s Eve that killed 40 people as that of Alice Kallergis, a dual Greek-Swiss citizen, the Greek Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. State broadcaster ERT had reported earlier that the 15-year-old girl’s f»»»

Cloud cover will dominate across the country at the start of the first working week. Rain is expected in several areas, mainly in Northern Bulgaria and across the Rila and Rhodope mountains. In the far northwestern parts, precipitation will gradually mix with snow and may turn into snowfall. In the»»»

The Dubai Civil Court has declared a Gulf national insolvent after confirming his inability to repay outstanding debts owed to seven creditors, including banks, individuals and housing finance entities, amounting to a total of Dh2.56 million. The court accepted the insolvency application in form an»»»

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. "As a result of the criminal attack carried out by the government of the United States" against Venezuela, "32 Cuba»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Authorities on Sunday said all 40 victims of the Le Constellation bar fire on New Year's Eve have been identified. Photo by Jean-Christophe Bott/EPA Jan. 5 (UPI) -- All 40 victims of a Swiss bar fire that erupted New Year's Eve have been identified, according to police, who continue to investigate »»»

In an interview with Kabar news agency, the President of Kyrgyzstan clarified the situation regarding housing being built by the State Mortgage Company (SMC). Sadyr Japarov responded to a question about Kurultai delegates, particularly migrants, believing SMC apartment prices are too high and wheth»»»

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After nearly two decades of building a life in the UAE and quietly holding on to hope, an Indian expat has finally had his moment of joy.Mohammed Javeed Rajbhary, a 45-year-old IT professional from Hyderabad, won Dh100,000 in the Big Ticket weekly e-draw, a prize he describes as arriving “at the pe»»»

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»»»

President Donald Trump warned Iran on Sunday that it would get "hit very hard" by the United States if more protesters die during demonstrations that have entered a second week. "We're watching it very closely. If they start killing people like they have in the past, I think they're going to get hi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Orphan Care Center “Dreama,” one of the centers under the umbrella of the Qatar Social Work Foundation, announced that Hassad Food Company hosted children from the center as part of the “Hassad Buds Training Program.” The initiative aims to empower and prepare the children by equip»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has concluded its annual sports tournament for students of Quran Teaching Centres for 2025, following weeks of competitive and educational activities that brought together students from across the country. The tournament, which kicked off on De»»»

Doha, Qatar: The organising committee of the 17th Marmi International Falconry and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) resumes the Al-Talaa and Haddad Al-Tahadi Championships today (Monday) after a forced suspension yesterday due to weather conditions. The festival is held under the patronage of H E Shei»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari, the leading hypermarket chain in Doha that has earned a special place in the hearts of the public through numerous unique promotions and offers, has launched the Biryani and Kebab Festival across its outlets starting January 4, 2026. The festival has been introduced by Safari’s»»»

Doha, Qatar: A psychological engineer Ahmed Mukhtar held a training workshop titled “Steps to Success” yesterday at La Cigale Hotel in Doha. The event was attended by several individuals interested in human development and self-improvement from various professional sectors. The workshop aimed to pr»»»

Doha, Qatar: With the attendance of hundreds of workers, the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center organised a medical camp for workers in Al Khor City, in coordination with the Primary Health Care Corporation. Through this initiative, the Center seeks to reach various segments»»»

Doha, Qatar: In the presence of nearly 300 members of the Ethiopian Muslim community who speak Amharic and Oromo, the Ethiopian Muslim community concluded its activities at the Center. The Ethiopian community organises a variety of cultural and educational activities and places strong emphasis on r»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar News Agency (QNA) launched yesterday its first training course for 2026, entitled ‘Foundation Programme for New Employees,’ as part of its training programmes aimed at developing the skills of Qatari personnel and raising their efficiency in the fields of media and institutional »»»

Dubai: Dana Gas has received a $50 million (Dh184 million) payment from the Egyptian government, a move that trims overdue receivables and supports an accelerated drilling push aimed at boosting domestic gas supply and cutting costly imports. The payment is tied to the company’s multi-year investme»»»

Gold prices climbed Monday and other precious metals surged, after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend, escalating geopolitical tensions and lifting safe-haven demand. As of 0508 GMT, spot gold rose 1.8% to $4,406.77 per ounce, a one-week high. US gold fu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Indian Cultural Centre in association with the Embassy of India will be presenting “Bharat Utsav 2026” (India Festival), a vibrant celebration of India’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. This grand two-day cultural extravaganza will be held on January 22 and 23, 2026, from 4pm to 11»»»

Doha, Qatar: As dawn breaks over Doha, the eastern square of Souq Waqif comes alive with a unique seasonal ritual that draws traders, chefs and curious consumers alike. Every morning, the Souq Waqif Truffle Exhibition and Auction opens its gates, transforming the historic marketplace into a unified»»»

President Rumen Radev is expected to hand the first exploratory mandate to form a government in the coming days. The head of state announced his intention on December 19, 2025, at the conclusion of consultations with representatives of the parliamentary groups in the 51st National Assembly, held fo»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw hypersonic missile firing drills, state media reported Monday, citing a “grave geopolitical crisis." In this photo, viewers watch a news report about the missile launch, which took place Sunday. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim J»»»

The transition to 12-year education is an urgent need. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov stated this in an interview with Kabar news agency. He was responding to a question about concerns raised at the People’s Kurultai regarding the shortage of schools and whether this issue is related to the »»»

An Abu Dhabi court has ordered a driver and an insurance company to jointly pay Dh30,000 in compensation to a pedestrian who was run over and left injured after the driver fled the scene of the accident. The ruling was issued by the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court, which found that the driver had fail»»»

A massive 243-kilogram (535-pound) bluefin tuna sold for a record 510 million yen ($3.2 million) at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market. The top bidder for the prized tuna at the predawn auction on Monday was Kiyomura Corp., whose owner Kiyoshi Kimura runs the popular Sushi Zanm»»»

Palm Beach: President Donald Trump said he would allow American oil companies to go into Venezuela to tap its massive crude reserves after a US military operation seized its leader Nicolas Maduro. The US military carried out a series of air strikes on Venezuela’s capital Caracas early on Saturday. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Criminal Studies Institute at the Public Prosecution has reported significant achievements in training, capacity building, and knowledge development throughout 2025, reflecting its continued commitment to enhancing the efficiency of the justice system and developing national compet»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Nomas Center of the Ministry of Culture organised its second outdoor camp for girls at its headquarters. This initiative is part of the center’s efforts to strengthen national identity and instil authentic values in young people by offering a well-rounded educational and recreation»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Noor Center for the Blind, a member of the Qatar Social Work Foundation, celebrated World Braille Day, which falls on January 4 every year, and emphasised the pivotal role that Braille plays in the lives of people with visual impairments, as it is one of the basic pillars of knowled»»»

Istanbul, Turkiye: Türkiye’s exports rose 4.5 percent year on year to 273.4bn in 2025, marking the highest export figure in the country’s history, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. Speaking at an event in Istanbul, Erdogan said the country’s combined exports of goods and services were es»»»

Yanbu, Saudi Arabia: Frenchman Mathieu Baumel hailed an “enormous triumph” as just a year after having his leg amputated he won the opening stage of the Dakar Rally alongside Belgian driver Guillaume De Mevius yesterday. Navigator Baumel was back at the race just 11 months after his right lower leg»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mastercard announced that QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, was granted a Mastercard license to extend its issuing and acquiring activities in Syria, enabling it to provide Mastercard payment solutions - accepted locally and internationally- to»»»

From the beginning of 2025 to the present, construction of 134 educational institutions has been completed using funding from the national budget. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said in an interview with Kabar news agency. According to him, during this period, 60 schools and 28 kindergartens»»»

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Dubai: Abu Dhabi Police have issued a fresh warning to motorists to obey school bus ‘stop’ arms or face significant penalties, as more than one million students across the UAE return to classrooms for the start of the second term today. The reminder comes as approximately 1.1 million pupils from ki»»»

Yemen's legitimate government restored on Sunday control over the Hadhramaut and al-Mahra governorates. The National Shield forces, led by Hadhramaut Governor Salem al-Khanbashi, took control of the regions after the withdrawal of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. Chairman of the Pres»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Gulf Shield Exercise (2026) activities were launched yesterday in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the participation of Qatar Armed Forces and all member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The exercise aims to enhance combat readiness, strengthen joint operations, and a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The positive trend in the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index continued at the beginning of 2026 as the QSE stocks witnessed growth in yesterday’s trading. The QSE index jumped 22.85 points or 0.21% in yesterday’s trading to close at 10,785.36 points. QSE figures attributed the recorded r»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has officially opened submissions for the new cycle of its Grants Programme, offering filmmakers worldwide a renewed opportunity to secure funding and support for original cinematic projects. The announcement, published on the Institute’s official social m»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad, Ruwais and Doha ports showcased strong growth in 2025 reinforcing its vital role in driving national economic development after registering a steep rise in handling of cargoes, containers, RORO and building material volumes compared to same period in the previous year. “The tota»»»

Police detained men who were involved in a fight in a café in Bishkek, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of Oktyabrsky district reported. According to the police, at around 3:30 a.m. on January 2, a report was received about a fight taking place in a café located on Sukhe-Bator S»»»