President Donald Trump has said the US would control more than half of the world’s oil production if American companies regain access to Venezuela’s petroleum industry. Venezuela, which has the world’s largest proven oil reserves, nationalized the assets of US companies in the 2000s during the pres»»»

The UK will spend nearly $270 million on equipping troops it plans to deploy in Ukraine after a ceasefire is reached, British Defense Secretary John Healey announced during a trip to Kiev on Friday. Russia has repeatedly said it would not allow Western soldiers to be stationed in Ukraine and has wa»»»

A conservative US news site on Friday published a video filmed by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, showing her final moments. Amid mass protests, Trump administration officials say the agent fired in self-defence, but policing experts»»»

European officials and tech campaigners on Friday slammed Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok after its controversial image creation feature was restricted to paying subscribers, saying the change failed to address concerns about sexualized deepfakes. Grok has faced global backlash after it emerged the fea»»»

Across Europe, the United States and Latin America, Venezuelan exiles contacted by FRANCE 24 expressed a mix of relief, joy and deep uncertainty. While most welcomed Nicolas Maduro’s removal, few believe it marks the end of Venezuela’s crisis. For years, Jesus thought he might die in the streets of»»»

Civil liberties and migrant-rights groups called for nationwide rallies on Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of an activist in Minnesota by a US immigration agent, as state authorities ⁠opened their own investigation of the killing.»»»

As US seizures of Venezuela-linked oil tankers surge, concerns grow in Cuba about whether the island’s government and economy will survive. Experts warn that a sudden halt in Venezuelan oil shipments to Cuba could lead to widespread social unrest and mass migration following the stunning US militar»»»

US President Donald Trump pressed top oil executives to invest in Venezuela's reserves at a White House meeting on Friday, but was met with a cautious reception -- with ExxonMobil chief executive Darren Woods dismissing the country as "uninvestable" without sweeping reforms.»»»

The Singapore International Commercial Court has fully rejected Poland’s request to annul an arbitral award granting GreenX Metals compensation of about PLN 1.2 billion. In 2024, the company won roughly GBP 252 million in arbitration over Poland’s breach of international investment treaties related»»»

Syrian authorities said on Saturday they were transferring Kurdish fighters from Aleppo to areas in the Kurdish-controlled northeast of the country. The military said earlier it had seized control of a key neighbourhood in Aleppo after four days of fighting with Kurdish forces. Syrian authorit»»»

Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Saturday warned that safeguarding security was a "red line" and the military vowed to protect public property, as the clerical establishment ⁠stepped up efforts to quell massive nationwide protests. The Iranian army said on Saturday it would safeguard strategic infras»»»

Tunis, Jan. 10 (TAP) - The Tunisian Workers’ Party on Saturday held a demonstration in Tunis to commemorate its 40th anniversary (January 3, 1986 – January 3, 2026).The event emphasised the need to continue the struggle for freedom, democracy, and a...»»»

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at blocking courts or creditors from impounding revenue tied to the sale of Venezuelan oil held in US Treasury accounts, the White House said on Saturday. The emergency order said the revenue, held in foreign government deposit funds, should»»»

In a response to US President Donald Trump's latest threat to seize control of Greenland, the leaders of the Danish autonomous region's five main political parties issued a joint statement late Friday declaring the future of the island should be decided by Greenlanders. The leaders of five Greenlan»»»

A Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire in southern Russia, local authorities said on Saturday, as Kyiv continues to target Russian energy sites in a bid to deprive Moscow of oil revenue. The Ukrainian attack came one day after Russia fired a powerful hypersonic missile at Western Ukraine. A Ukrain»»»

Tunis, Jan 10 (TAP) - A march was staged on Saturday afternoon downtown Tunis, called by the Committee in Support of lawyer and former administrative judge Ahmed Souab, who is currently detained, with the participation of opposition political...»»»

Gaza: The Gaza Center for Human Rights documented the deaths of 439 Palestinians during the 90 days since the ceasefire agreement came into effect, averaging five deaths per day. Among the dead were 155 children and 61 women. An additional 1,225 Palestinians were injured, despite the ceasefire agre»»»

Muscat: A court in Oman has convicted 59 foreign nationals on charges of rioting, vandalism, incitement, and spreading material harmful to public order, ordering prison sentences, permanent deportation, and confiscation of mobile phones, the Public Prosecution has announced. Also Read: Three arrest»»»

US President Donald Trump has invited China and Russia to purchase Venezuelan crude under Washington's control, defending his administration's extraordinary seizure of the country's oil sales by claiming Beijing and Moscow would have moved first had the United States not intervened, EFE reported. »»»

US President Donald Trump has invited China and Russia to purchase Venezuelan crude under Washington's control, defending his administration's extraordinary seizure of the country's oil sales by claiming Beijing and Moscow would have moved first had the United States not intervened, EFE reported. »»»

US President Donald Trump has invited China and Russia to purchase Venezuelan crude under Washington's control, defending his administration's extraordinary seizure of the country's oil sales by claiming Beijing and Moscow would have moved first had the United States not intervened, EFE reported. »»»

US President Donald Trump has invited China and Russia to purchase Venezuelan crude under Washington's control, defending his administration's extraordinary seizure of the country's oil sales by claiming Beijing and Moscow would have moved first had the United States not intervened, EFE reported. »»»

An acute water shortage in Uzbekistan seems to have a silver lining. The brewing crisis is forcing officials to speedily embrace solar and wind power and rethink the country’s hydropower strategy to make it more water-efficient.   »»»

The death toll in the Iran protests rose to 200, according to doctor’s estimates as the escalating nationwide demonstrations go into the thirteenth day. Iranian security forces have been accused of opening fire on demonstr»»»

Bosnian Serbs marked the anniversary of their autonomous region’s statehood on January 9 in defiance of a Constitutional Court ban.  On January 9, 1992 Bosnian Serb leaders declared their own state as Yugoslavia disin»»»

US President Donald Trump has invited China and Russia to purchase Venezuelan crude under Washington's control, defending his administration's extraordinary seizure of the country's oil sales by claiming Beijing and Moscow would have moved first had the United States not intervened, EFE reported. »»»

Damascus, Jan 10 (SANA) Minister of Defense, Major General Murhaf Abu Qasra, held a telephone conversation with his Turkish counterpart, Yaşar Güler, to discuss developments in Aleppo and issues of common interest. The talks focused on recent developments in Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh ne»»»

An internet blackout implemented by the Iranian authorities during major protests has now lasted 48 hours, internet freedom monitor Netblocks said on Saturday. "Iran has now been offline for 48 hours, as telemetry shows the nationwide internet blackout remains firmly in place," the organisation sai»»»

Mersin: Through the partnership between the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the State of Qatar and the Republic of Turkiye have dispatched a humanitarian aid vessel carrying 2,428 metric tons of assistance to the sisterly Republi»»»

Tunis, Jan. 10 (TAP)- The resilience of the Tunisian economy remains dependent on its ability to strengthen its economic and financial autonomy and improve governance, key factors that determine its capacity to absorb shocks in the short and medium...»»»

Just after 8 p.m. Thursday, Iran's theocracy pulled the plug and disconnected the country's 85 million people from the rest of the world. Following a playbook used both in demonstrations and in war, Iran severed the internet connections and telephone lines that connect its people to the vast diaspo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The inaugural edition of the Pakistan Citrus Festival kicked off on Saturday at Al Wakrah Old Souq, drawing a large crowd of visitors on its opening day and adding vibrancy to the popular winter destination. Organised in collaboration between the Embassy of Pakistan in Qatar and Al Wak»»»

Although official listings do not show declines in apartment prices, discounts are increasingly being offered through promotions rather than headline cuts. Six interest rate reductions in 2025 improved mortgage availability only modestly, failing to trigger a strong rebound in demand. Buyers remain»»»

Nearly 40% of respondents from Poland’s retail sector have encountered the concept of sale-and-leaseback, indicating growing awareness of this financing model, which was once associated mainly with industrial and office properties. A study by UCE Research shows that almost half of those familiar wi»»»

Although green technologies are now widely used in Poland’s residential construction sector, a shortage of skilled professionals is slowing their effective implementation. Rising regulatory requirements and growing environmental awareness are increasing demand for specialists who can plan retrofits»»»

Decora has decided to proceed with the construction of a production and warehouse hall with an area of approximately 30,000 square meters, together with the necessary accompanying infrastructure and equipment, as well as the purchase of machinery and devices, the company announced. The total estima»»»

Poland has become the world’s 20th-largest economy, with strong GDP growth impressing Western investors, but foreign direct investment (FDI) remains a key weakness. According to Piotr Dmuchowski, head of PFR TFI, Polish outward investment equals only about 5% of GDP, far below the EU average of rou»»»

President Karol Nawrocki vetoed the law implementing the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), blocking rules intended to protect internet users — especially children — from harmful content on major online platforms. The president argued the law could enable censorship and limit free speech by state off»»»

CAIRO, Jan 10 (KUNA) -- Egypt and Jordan have cautioned against the illegitimate dangerous measures taken by the Israeli occupation forces in the occupied West Bank, thus pushing towards worsening situation, and undermining truce efforts and fair peace.This came in a phone call between Egypt's Fore»»»

One person died and seven others were missing Saturday after a migrant boat sank in the Aegean Sea off the coast of Türkiye, the Turkish coast guard said. Thirty-seven passengers on a rubber dinghy which took on water before dawn off the western city of Dikili, north of Izmir, were rescued alive, t»»»

Protests sweeping across Iran neared the two-week mark Saturday, with the country’s government acknowledging the ongoing demonstrations despite an intensifying crackdown and as the country remains cut off from the rest of the world. With the internet down in Iran and phone lines cut off, gauging th»»»

The Lahj governorate in southern Yemen is witnessing acute security unrest amid escalating infighting among armed factions backed by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The confrontation has peaked between the so-called Security Belt forces and the Giants Brigades, as both sides vie for cont»»»

Syrian authorities on Saturday began transferring Kurdish fighters from the country's second city Aleppo to areas they control in the country's northeast, state television reported, after days of deadly clashes. The violence in Aleppo erupted after efforts to integrate the Kurds' de facto autonomou»»»

Former US Secretary of State and CIA Director Mike Pompeo seems irked that the Ukraine conflict could end without Russia groveling and handing over concessions on a silver platter. That’s because Russia is objectively winning on the battlefield. Even some establishment figures capable of independen»»»

The US military has announced the seizure of another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, claiming the move is part of efforts aimed at “ending illicit activity and restoring security in the Western Hemisphere.” The vessel, the Olina, was boarded without incident early on Friday morning, the US Souther»»»

The UAE Lottery on Saturday revealed the winning numbers for its Dh30 million Grand Prize, while also announcing three Lucky Chance ID winners, each taking home Dh100,000. Winning numbers for Draw 260110For Draw 260110, the winning numbers are: Lucky ‘Days’: 20, 26, 29, 28, 2 and 16.Lucky ‘Month’: »»»

When it comes to home maintenance, many homeowners often overlook the significance of their windows. While the immediate concern might be the energy bills associated with heating and cooling, the true cost of keeping old windows extends far beyond that single expense. In this article, we will explo»»»

The US banking industry is warning that US President Donald Trump's plans to lower credit card costs would make credit less available and hurt consumers and businesses. Trump said Friday that effective January 20, the first anniversary of his administration, he was calling for a 10 per cent cap on »»»

New York: Citing the latest figures, the United Nations (UN) said that there are 9.3 million people that are internally displaced in Sudan, and more than 4.3 million Sudanese refugees seeking safety abroad, 1,000 days into the start of the war in the country. The UN said that this makes Sudan the w»»»