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 »»»

Russia has said it is open to supplying water to Iran if a formal request is made, highlighting growing concerns over water security in the country amid climate change and prolonged drought. Aleksei Efimov, acting hea»»»

Yemen's Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council head appointed Hadramawt Governor Salem al-Khanabshi to command Homeland Shield forces in the eastern province, granting him full military and security authority as the government launched an operation to seize positions held by the UAE-backed So»»»

Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, warned US President Donald Trump that American interference in the country's domestic affairs would destabilise the entire region and destroy US interests, in a sharp response to Trump's threats of military intervention. »»»

Yemen's Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council head appointed Hadramawt Governor Salem al-Khanabshi to command Homeland Shield forces in the eastern province, granting him full military and security authority as the government launched an operation to seize positions held by the UAE-backed So»»»

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 »»»

Syria's new currency entered circulation on January 1, removing two zeros from the Syrian pound in a redenomination aimed at restoring financial stability and attracting investment following years of war and hyperinflation. »»»

Yemen's Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council head appointed Hadramawt Governor Salem al-Khanabshi to command Homeland Shield forces in the eastern province, granting him full military and security authority as the government launched an operation to seize positions held by the UAE-backed So»»»

Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, warned US President Donald Trump that American interference in the country's domestic affairs would destabilise the entire region and destroy US interests, in a sharp response to Trump's threats of military intervention. »»»

Russia's Basmanny Court in Moscow ordered the detention of Alexander Zinchenko, deputy governor of Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, on charges of large-scale fraud, holding him for one month and 29 days until February 17, state news agency TASS reported on January 2. »»»

Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, warned US President Donald Trump that American interference in the country's domestic affairs would destabilise the entire region and destroy US interests, in a sharp response to Trump's threats of military intervention. »»»

Seoul: A South Korean court issued a fresh arrest warrant for ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, extending the former leader's detention while facing charges linked to his 2024 attempt to impose martial law. Prosecutors indicted Yoon in November on several charges of aiding the enemy, alleging t»»»

Oslo: Norway came close to its objective of selling only zero-emission cars in 2025, with electric vehicles accounting for 95.9 percent of new registrations. Although Norway is western Europe's largest exporter of petroleum products, it has led the shift to electric vehicles, setting a non-binding »»»

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 »»»

Russia's Basmanny Court in Moscow ordered the detention of Alexander Zinchenko, deputy governor of Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, on charges of large-scale fraud, holding him for one month and 29 days until February 17, state news agency TASS reported on January 2. »»»

Russia has said it is open to supplying water to Iran if a formal request is made, highlighting growing concerns over water security in the country amid climate change and prolonged drought. Aleksei Efimov, acting hea»»»

Police arrested a 36-year-old man in the northwestern city of Ioannina on Thursday night on charges including endangering a minor and violating drug laws, authorities said. Police said a case file was also opened against a 19-year-old in connection with the incident. According to a police statement»»»

Beirut, Jan. 2 (SANA) Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri called Friday on Lebanon’s security agencies to strengthen cooperation with Syrian authorities to prevent any actions that could undermine Syria’s unity or threaten its security and stability from within Lebanon. In a post on X, Mitri»»»

The Israeli Army is preparing options for action against Hezbollah, Israeli media reports said. Israeli Maariv newspaper reported Friday that the options do not include an all-out war that would disrupt the ceasefire agreement, but a "limited offensive" or a series of high-intensity operations aime»»»

The French president’s special envoy to Lebanon, Jean-Yves Le Drian, will return to Beirut on January 7, An-Nahar newspaper reported on Friday. “His visit will focus the army support conference and moving forward in approving the financial gap law,” the daily said. Saudi envoy Yazid bin Farhan will»»»

Israel conducted Friday a series of strikes on south Lebanon and West Bekaa, including on al-Rihan mountains, the Tabna area near al-Baysariyyeh and Ansar's outskirts. The Israeli army said it targeted a training center used by elite al-Radwan force and arms depots in south Lebanon. Despite the cea»»»

Norwegian defence minister Tore O. Sandvik expresses high ambitions for military cooperation in the Nordic region as he takes over the chair of NORDEFCO. "We will work to make the Nordic region the most integrated region in Europe in terms of defence," said Tore O. Sandvik ahead of Norway's takeove»»»