OPEC+ is holding back on oil production amid Venezuela shock: Why?
Dubai: OPEC+ has decided not to increase oil production for now, opting to keep output unchanged through the first three months of the year. The group is taking a cautious approach as it watches political developments in Venezuela, even though global oil supplies are already more than sufficient to»»»
5.4-magnitude quake hits northeastern India
A moderate 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern India's Assam state early Monday morning, according to the US Geological Survey. The shallow quake was centered three kilometres outside of the village of Dhing near India's border with Bhutan and hit around 4:17 am (2247 GMT on Sunday). The USGS »»»
South Korea's Lee Jae Myung to meet China's Xi in reset of relations
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung is set to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping as he seeks to reset frayed ties with his country's biggest trading partner. Regional security and Beijing's unofficial ban on Korean pop culture are also on the agenda for Monday's meeting, which is their second summit »»»
India wants more passenger jets. Can it also build them?
India is one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets. IndiGo and Air India, which together hold over 90% of the market, have ordered nearly 1,500 planes over the next decade, highlighting soaring passenger demand. This expansion hinges on Boeing and Airbus, which together supply 86% of the »»»
Saudi-backed Yemeni forces take control of territory from separatists - UPI.com
People take part in a protest against Saudi Arabia in the southern port city of Aden, Yemen, on December 30. File Photo by Najeeb Mohamed/EPA Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Saudi-backed government forces have reclaimed oil-rich territory from United Arab Emirates-supported, armed separatists in Yemen. The Souther»»»
Strengthening India-Romania Economic and Technology Partnerships
In a key highlight last week, the Embassy hosted prominent Romanian business leaders for a special presentation on India’s rising economy, delivered by Mr. Bhuvnesh Kumar, Deputy Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, ...»»»
What's behind PM's notable shift on closer ties to Europe?
The prime minister's very notable tilt on the UK's ties to the European Union post-Brexit on Saturday was designed to send a message to business, to Brussels and to other European capitals, as well as his backbenchers. Closer post-Brexit economic relations are now expected to be looked at as part o»»»
ICC gears up to host Bharat Utsav 2026 at Ideal India School ground in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre, in association with the Embassy of India, is all set to present “Bharat Utsav 2026,” a grand celebration of India’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, promising two days of spectacular performances, music, dance, and cultural displays. Schedule»»»
Air India Express launches special discounts for excess baggage
Tribune News Network Doha Air India Express, India’s first international value carrier, has announced a special limited-period offer for guests travelling from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to India, allowing them to pre-book 5 kg or 10 kg additional baggage at attractive »»»
Trump says U.S. needs Greenland 'for defense' - UPI.com
1 of 2 | In an interview on Sunday, President Donald Trump reiterated his belief that the United States "needs" to annex or buy Greenland for defense, as well as the benefit of people who live in the self-governing territory. Photo by Nicole Combeau/UPI | License Photo Jan. 4 (UPI) -- President Don»»»
Rubio on Venezuela: U.S. troops off shore are leverage, election talk is premature - UPI.com
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, pictured during a Saturday press conference at Mar-a-Lago, said on discussing an election in Venezuela is premature because more pressing priorities in the country need to be addressed first. Photo by Nicole Combeau/UPI | License Photo Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Secretary of St»»»
Algeria’s Condor enters Egyptian market, plans local manufacturing
Algeria’s Condor Group has officially launched its brand in the Egyptian market, marking a new phase in its regional expansion strategy focused on investment, partnerships, and local manufacturing, rather than exports alone. The announcement was made during a high-level event attended by Algerian p»»»
Indian-origin woman found dead in Columbia
A 27-year-old woman of Indian origin was found dead in her ex-boyfriend’s apartment in Columbia, US. Her ex, who had reported her missing on Jan 2, reportedly flew to India the same day, reports Fox 5. When he made the report 26-year-old Arjun Sharma said he had last seen her on Dec 31 at his flat.»»»
Trump Says Venezuelan Vice President Will Pay Higher Price Than Maduro if She Disobeys US
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez might have to pay an even higher price than Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro if she did not make the "right" decisions. Trump said on Saturday that the US would not send troops to Venezue»»»
Hurricane-Force Winds Disrupt Flights, Fell Trees, Claim Life
Hurricane-force winds swept across parts of Bulgaria over the weekend, causing damage, disrupting travel and prompting a string of safety warnings and emergency measures, while a 31-year-old woman died after a tree fell on a moving car in Vitosha Mountain. In Vratsa, Mayor Kalin Kamenov said on Fac»»»
Prime Living Developments targets EGP 500m investments in 2026 expansion plan
Prime Living Developments has announced an expansion strategy for 2026, targeting investments exceeding EGP 500m through the development of a portfolio of residential projects across several key locations, including New Heliopolis, New Cairo, Sheikh Zayed, Hadayek October, and Obour City. The plan »»»
AEMP plans operational expansion, new branch openings in 2026
AE Media Production (AEMP) reported a strong increase in business activity during 2025, with the company doubling its volume compared to the previous year, according to statements by its management. Abdelrahman Essam, Chief Executive Officer of AEMP, said the company expanded its operations in 2025»»»
Rubio Says US Won’t Govern Venezuela but Will Press for Changes Through Oil Blockade
Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested Sunday that the United States would not take a day-to-day role in governing Venezuela other than enforcing an existing "oil quarantine" on the country, a turnaround after President Donald Trump announced a day earlier that the US would be running Venezuela f»»»
Venezuela Military Recognizes Maduro’s VP as Acting President
Venezuela's military on Sunday recognized Delcy Rodriguez, deputy to ousted President Nicolas Maduro, as the country's acting leader, after US forces extracted the former head of state to face trial. Amid uncertainty following the leftist president's dramatic capture, Defense Minister Vladimir Padr»»»
Two Dead in Israeli Strike on South Lebanon
Lebanon said a strike in the south killed two Sunday while Israel said it had struck a Hezbollah operative, the latest raids as Beirut seeks to disarm the Iran-backed group. Despite a year-old ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, Israel carries out regular strikes on Lebanon, usually saying it i»»»
Four Indian expats in UAE including 3 siblings die in Abu Dhabi car crash
Abu Dhabi: Four Indian expats in the UAE, including three siblings and their maid, were killed in a car crash in the wee hours on Sunday. A relative of the family told Gulf News that the family hailing from Kerala was returning to their house in Dubai from a trip to the Liwa Festival when the trage»»»
Britain, France strike ISIS weapons facility in Syria - UPI.com
A Royal Air Force Typhoon prepares to take off at an undisclosed location in the Middle East to join French aircraft in a joint strike targeting access tunnels to an underground ISIS facility near Palmyra in Syria. Sgt. Lee Goddard/Royal Air Force Handout/EPA Jan. 4 (UPI) -- British and French airc»»»
PJS records 99 Israeli abuses against Palestinian journalists in December
Ramallah: The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS) recorded a total of 99 abuses committed by Israeli occupation forces against journalists during December 2025. The abuses reflect a high level of repression and restrictions, with Palestinian journalists now directly targeted, not only as witnes»»»
US eyes Venezuelan oil reserves amid tensions: Key questions explored
After a US military operation that seized Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump said he wants to allow American oil companies to head back into Venezuela to tap its massive crude reserves. Here are some of the key questions around US interest in Venezuelan oil: What are Venezuela's reserves?The co»»»
Rights Groups Say at Least 16 Dead in Iran During Week of Protests
At least 16 people have been killed during a week of unrest in Iran, rights groups said on Sunday, as protests over soaring inflation spread across the country, sparking violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces. Deaths and arrests have been reported through the week both by state m»»»
EU has lost the internet – cyber security chief
Fully storing data within the EU is impossible because American technology companies dominate the space, Miguel De Bruycker, director of the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB), has told the Financial Times. The official also noted that EU regulation on artificial intelligence (AI) was blocking »»»
Russia’s Medvedev Says Trump’s Actions in Venezuela Are Unlawful but Consistent
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, said on Sunday that the actions of US President Donald Trump in Venezuela were unlawful but consistent because he was defending US interests, TASS news agency reported. "It must be acknowledged that, despite the obvious unlawfulnes»»»
Chinese scientists challenge harm of animal fats when consumed in moderation
Beijing: A study conducted by Chinese researchers from Hunan Agricultural University (HUNAU) and South University has shown that a diet containing a moderate amount of fat reduces fat accumulation and inflammation in adipose tissue. The scientists confirmed that consuming fat within the recommended»»»
UAE leaders celebrate Sheikh Mohammed's 20 years of transformative leadership
In the presence of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with current and former ministers who have served with him over the past two decades. The meetin»»»
Bulgaria After the Euro: What Comes Next for the Economy and Society
Bulgaria has now completed its transition to the euro, closing a chapter that began more than 28 years ago with the introduction of the currency board. That system was born out of crisis. The banking collapses and hyperinflation of 1996–1997 erased household savings and pushed the country to the ve»»»
Bowen: Trump's action could set precedent for authoritarian powers across globe
With the seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump has demonstrated more powerfully than ever his belief in the power of his will, backed by raw US military force. On his orders the US has Maduro behind bars and now will "run" Venezuela. The US president made the announcement in a r»»»
Price Shock After January 1: Bulgarians Report Widespread Abuses in Euro Transition
Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone has triggered a wave of consumer alerts over suspected price manipulation, with watchdog groups warning that some traders are exploiting confusion during the early days of the transition. Speaking on Nova TV, Bogomil Nikolov from the “Active Consumers” association»»»
Iran protests: 5 things to know as unrest reaches Tehran
Dubai: Protests driven by Iran’s deepening economic crisis have spread rapidly across the country, reaching the capital Tehran and dozens of other cities in what observers describe as the most significant unrest in Iran in three years. What began as strikes over prices has evolved into demonstratio»»»
Chinese scientists confirm planet identity for free-floating object
BEIJING: Chinese scientists have successfully achieved the first direct mass measurement of a free-floating object, confirming that it is a planet with a mass comparable to that of Saturn. This key research finding, led by the Department of Astronomy research team at the School of Physics, Peking U»»»
Woke politics forced the US media to ignore a $9bn scam
How is it possible that a young man with a video camera has done more to expose exorbitant fraud and corruption in one American state than all the giant billion-dollar legacy media combined? For days after a 42-minute viral video by independent journalist Nick Shirley exposed widespread fraud in Mi»»»
Brazil accuses US of crossing ‘unacceptable line’ in Venezuela
Brazil has condemned the United States’ military attack on Venezuela, calling the raid that captured President Nicolas Maduro a dangerous breach of sovereignty and international law that threatens to destabilize Latin America. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva declared that the bombings and captu»»»
‘This show was for everyone – not just Latin America:’ Russian experts assess Trump’s Venezuela gambit
Washington has sharply escalated its military campaign against Caracas, carrying out an operation on January 3 during which US special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and removed them from the country. The US government has charged Maduro with drug trafficking and t»»»
Starmer ready for closer alignment with the EU 'in the national interest'
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has told the BBC the UK should move towards closer alignment with EU markets "if it's in our national interest". Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, Sir Keir said it would be "better looking to the single market rather than the customs union for our further alignment", in »»»
Trump issues warnings to three Latin American countries
President Donald Trump issued veiled warnings to the governments of Mexico, Colombia, and Cuba following a US special forces raid in which Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured. Trump’s comments came Saturday as he defended the Venezuela operation, characterizing Maduro as a “narco-terro»»»
Crans-Montana's ski tourism continues, in shadow of Swiss tragedy
Crans-Montana, Switzerland: Painfully aware of the fire tragedy in Crans-Montana, ski tourists said they had opted to stay in the Alpine Swiss resort whose tourism-dependent community remains open for business as it mourns the many victims. The shellshocked town has toned down the party vibe out of»»»
Chinese embassy warns citizens in Japan to stay vigilant amid surging violent incidents
TOKYO: The Chinese Embassy in Japan has issued a notice to urge Chinese citizens in the country to stay vigilant following a series of violent incidents reported in several parts of Japan. In the notice on Saturday, the embassy said that public security conditions in some regions of Japan have rece»»»
Australian cricket great Martyn out of coma in 'miracle'
Sydney: Australian Test great Damien Martyn has woken from an induced coma following meningitis, with ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist on Sunday calling it "a miracle". The 54-year-old Martyn, who played 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006 and 208 one-day internationals, fell seriously ill late last month and»»»
Inside the bizarre ‘treasure ritual’ that almost cost a toddler his life
In what authorities have described as a chilling example of superstition-driven violence, officials in Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, intervened just in time to stop the ritualistic sacrifice of a one-year-old boy. The child was reportedly to be buried alive as part of an attempt to unearth h»»»
Environment: “Stop Pollution” keeps fighting chemical pollution in Gabès
Tunis, January 4 (TAP) — The collective “Stop Pollution”, advocating for a healthier environment in Gabès, announced that the mobilization against chemical pollution will continue until the dismantling of the polluting units of the Tunisian Chemical...»»»
Dramatic car chase through Budapest city centre: British-plated Mercedes hunted down - video
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After 25 years behind the wheel in Dubai, Indian driver wins Dh100,000 Big Ticket
A long-time Indian expat driver who has lived in Dubai for the past 25 years has struck luck in the Big Ticket e-draw, winning a cash prize of Dh100,000. Also Read: Sole winner: Filipino expat in Dubai wins Dh30 million Big Ticket jackpotBasheer Kaipurath, a 57-year-old Keralite, won with ticket nu»»»
Why Bulgarian and Greek Euro Coins Use Stotinki and Lepta instead of Cents
Since the adoption of the euro in Bulgaria, a seemingly small linguistic detail has sparked notable public debate: why Bulgarian euro coins are marked with “stotinki” rather than “cents”. Bulgaria is often presented as a special case, yet it is not entirely alone. Greece has followed a comparable a»»»
Pope Leo Says Welfare of Venezuelans Must Prevail
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday said Venezuelans' welfare should prevail following the toppling of President Nicolas Maduro in a US operation and called for "guaranteeing the sovereignty of the country." "The welfare of the beloved Venezuelan people must prevail over all other considerations and lead to ove»»»
Russia condemns US ‘aggression’ against Venezuela
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has condemned what it called a US act of “armed aggression” against Venezuela on Saturday, calling for restraint and warning against further escalation. US President Donald Trump has confirmed strikes took place, claiming that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been c»»»
Saudi Arabia raises Saudisation targets in key professions
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced two new decisions aimed at increasing Saudi participation in specialised jobs and creating better employment opportunities for citizens. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the first decision raises Saudisation i»»»