Washington: The Trump administration sought to blunt criticism of its Venezuela operation, arguing that the arrest of Nicolas Maduro was a narrowly targetted law-enforcement action rather than the opening of a new war or military occupation. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press, Secretary of State Marc»»»

The Cuban government says 32 Cuban nationals were killed during a US military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The claim has not been independently verified by Washington authorities but highlighted by Havana as a central grievance. President Do»»»

Donald Trump has warned Venezuela's new leader Delcy Rodríguez she could "pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro" if she "doesn't do what's right". His comments to US magazine The Atlantic came as the country's deposed president Nicolás Maduro was set to appear in a New York court on Mon»»»

Caracas: At least 40 people, including military personnel and civilians, were killed in a US strike on Venezuela early Saturday, The New York Times reported, citing a senior Venezuelan official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. Washington carried out a "large-scale strike against Venezuela", an»»»

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Dubai: The UAE property market heads into 2026 from a position of strength, but the forces shaping demand are changing. The next phase will not be defined by headline launches or speculative momentum. Instead, it will be driven by where long-term capital is flowing, how people move around cities, a»»»

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»»»

Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Dan Bongino (pictured next to Attorney General Pam Bondi) speaks during a press conference at the Department of Justice Headquarters in Washington, DC on December 4. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Former New York »»»

Oil prices fell on Monday after a US military operation seized Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, whose country has the world's biggest proven crude reserves. Increased volumes of Venezuelan oil entering the market would add to oversupply concerns and put further pressure on oil prices, which have f»»»

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 »»»

Venezuela’s Supreme Court ordered Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to assume the role of interim president after Nicolas Maduro was kidnapped by US forces from Caracas and flown to New York to face criminal charges. In a Saturday ruling, the court’s Constitutional Chamber said Rodriguez would assume »»»

A group of self-described climate activists has claimed responsibility for a massive power outage that hit five districts in southwestern Berlin, saying the action targeted the fossil fuel industry and “the rich.” Up to 50,000 households and 2,200 commercial entities were affected by the blackout i»»»

In a seismic shift for Latin America's most volatile nation, Delcy Rodríguez has stepped into Venezuela's acting presidency following a bold US special forces operation that toppled longtime strongman Nicolas Maduro on January 3, 2026. The 57-year-old firebrand, a key architect of Venezuela's socia»»»

Despite having little interest in football, Steve Coogan is starring in a new film about former Manchester United hero Roy Keane - and reveals he was with Keane's teammate David Beckham the night he met Victoria. Steve Coogan is up front about not caring who plays up front. He is not a football fan»»»

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 »»»

The Investment and Development Bank (BID) plans to increase its capital by 100 million euros in 2026 to boost its financial intervention capacity, support a larger volume of investments and diversify the financial instruments available to companies, particularly SMEs and the public sector.'BID inte»»»

Banca Comerciala Romana (BCR) listed on December 23 a new Eurobond issue on the Main Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), worth EUR 500 million. The bonds were listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BCR31E and have a maturity of 6 years. This is BCR’s second bond is»»»

According to the president of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), Radu Hanga, Romania's capital market has entered a new stage of maturity in 2025, recording healthy growth supported by liquidity, a broader investor base and listed companies."2025 confirms that Romania's capital market has entered »»»

The reference rate for consumer loans (IRCC) stands at 5.68% per annum, down from 6.06% per annum published three months ago, which had been the highest level recorded to date, according to data published by the National Bank of Romania (BNR).The index is calculated as the arithmetic average of the»»»

University professor Xavier Crettiez admits that he doesn't know the real names of many of the students on his course. This is a highly unusual state of affairs in the world of academia, but Prof Crettiez's work is far from standard. Instead, he helps train France's spies. "I rarely know the intell»»»

The target of reducing the budget deficit will only be achieved through firm management of public resources and more efficient revenue collection, draw the attention of PwC Romania representatives."At the end of a difficult year, with many political turmoil, macroeconomic volatility and tax increas»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and his counterpart from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Dick Schoof, visited, on last Tuesday, Air Base 71 "General Emanoil Ionescu" from Campia Turzii, where they met with the military, with whom they discussed the missions carried out and the operational conditions.Ac»»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) announced that Romania is joining the US Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) mechanism to support Ukraine's defence and is allocating 50 million euros for this purpose.According to a MAE release, the Government adopted a decision under which Romania wi»»»

Yoon Ga-eun was not a name many would have recognised in South Korea. That is until her movie about a teenager who is a survivor of sexual violence became a dark-horse hit. "It hasn't really sunk in yet," indie filmmaker Ms Yoon told BBC Korean at a studio in Seoul in late November. "Now I just fee»»»

A former US administration official and the wife of a senior aide to President Donald Trump has suggested that Washington will “soon” take over Greenland in a cryptic social media post. In a post on X on Saturday, Katie Miller shared a map of Greenland overlaid with the American flag and captioned »»»

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»»»

Tribune News Network Saudi Arabia The Gulf Shield Exercise (2026) activities began on Sunday in 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 achi»»»

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»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Orphan Care Centre ‘Dreama,’ one of the centres under the umbrella of the Qatar Social Work Foundation, announced that Hassad Food Company hosted children from the centre as part of the ‘Hassad Buds Training Programme.’ The initiative aims to empower and prepare the ch»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Organising Committee of the 17th Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) has announced the resumption of the Al-Talaa and Haddad Al-Tahadi championships on Monday (January 5), after competitions were temporarily suspended on Sunday due to unfavou»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of the preparations for the participation of the Qatari Security Force in securing the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, the Snow Environment and Ski Operations Training Course - conducted in cooperation with the Italian Gendarmerie (Carabinieri) - has conc»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2026) continues to reinforce its position as one of the leading specialised events in the defence and maritime security sectors, reflecting its expanding role in supporting economic diversification and»»»

ORYX MOVING FORWARD MURAL ATTRACTS VISITORS AT KATARA The mural “Oryx Moving Forward” by renowned Argentine artist Martín Ron was created through a collaboration between The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) and the Embassy of the Republic of Argentina in Qatar. The striking artwork draws inspir»»»

A pedestrian walks on a darkened street in the Zehlendorf district in southwest Berlin on Sunday after a large-scale power outage the day before, which a far-left activist group has taken credit for as an "action in the public interest." Photo by Filip Singer/EPA Jan. 4 (UPI) -- A far-left activist»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 4 (KUNA) -- 1981 -- Kuwait Society for Smoking and Cancer Prevention was proclaimed. 2012 -- Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) and China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopeca) signed a USD-nine-billion agreement to establish a refinery and petrochemical complex in south China. 2»»»

Damascus, Jan. 4 (SANA) The Aga Khan Development Network continues its activities in Syria through service and development projects that place sustainable development at the heart of its strategy. The total value of its projects in Syria over the past 25 years exceeded $320 million, including $36 m»»»

Doha: The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies will announce the main findings of the ninth Arab Opinion Index (AOI) at a press conference to be held at the Center in Doha on Tuesday. With the release of these results, the Center marks more than fourteen years of regularly tracking public op»»»

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»»»

US special forces kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a daring overnight operation early Saturday morning. Senior RT correspondent Murad Gazdiev was in Caracas when the first bombs dropped, capturing exclusive footage of the city’s paralysis. In exclusive footage and repor»»»

Armed men have violently stormed a village in Nigeria's Niger state, killing at least 30 people and looting shops, state authorities have said. The attackers emerged from a forest near the village of Kasuwan-Daji on Saturday and set fire to the local market, looted shops and kidnapped an unspecifie»»»

Rabat: Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz maintained his goal-a-game record at the Africa Cup of Nations by scoring to take Morocco into the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Tanzania in Rabat on Sunday. Diaz scored once in each of three group matches and his 64th-minute strike against the Tanzan»»»

For many, this weekend marks the final pause of the Christmas break - a moment when most are still officially off work, but mentally edging closer to what comes next. After weeks of late nights, family time and a slower pace, the shift back to routine can bring a mix of reluctance, anxiety and low »»»

King Charles has led tributes to Anne Frank's step-sister and Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss who has died aged 96. Mrs Schloss was the co-founder and honorary president of the Anne Frank Trust, which Queen Camilla is Patron of. In the 1940s, Mrs Schloss and her family were chased from their home in»»»

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»»»

Ramallah: The Palestinian ministry of Religious and Endowments Affairs revealed that Israeli occupation forces and settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem 27 times during December, while preventing the call to prayer at the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron on 92 occasions. In a report issued on Sunda»»»

Nearly 11 years ago, when my husband and I returned home from the hospital with our baby in tow, a few things became clear almost immediately: Our son hated the baby carrier, slept only on another person (mostly me) at a 45-degree angle, and was always awake from 1 to 4am. Add my lifelong inability»»»

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»»»

When US forces conducted a night raid on the Venezuelan capital Caracas, they didn't just drag President Nicolás Maduro from his compound and put him on a boat to New York - they took his wife too. Cilia Flores, 69, has long been seen as one of the most powerful figures in Venezuela, a political op»»»

Many of those who tuned in to US President Donald Trump's news conference on Saturday were probably hoping to hear dramatic details of how US forces seized Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro, in a pre-dawn raid. But arguably a more surprising moment came when Trump announced that now that Maduro wa»»»

A far-left activist group in Germany has claimed responsibility for a suspected arson attack that left tens of thousands of homes, as well as hospitals and businesses, without power in around-freezing temperatures. The Vulkangruppe (Volcano Group) said in a statement that the fossil fuel economy, n»»»