JEDDAH, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- The Royal Commission for Al-Ula announced on Thursday the documentation and publication of rare fossils of a horseshoe crab dating back approximately 465 million years, as part of a peer-reviewed scientific study published in Gondwana Research, a specialized journal in geolo»»»

Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL) hosted a senior delegation from the National Library of Nigeria for a three-day knowledge exchange, reinforcing QNL's role as a regional hub for innovation and international collaboration. The visit, held 6-8 January 2026, brought together library professionals to»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums welcomes 2026 with a dynamic January programme of creative, educational, and community-focused activities held across its museums and creative hubs. From hands-on workshops exploring heritage, design, and sustainability, inspiring film screenings, and family-friendly outd»»»

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has strongly criticized the US foreign policy under President Donald Trump and urged the world not to let the world order disintegrate into a “den of robbers” where the unscrupulous take what they want. In unusually strong remarks, which appeared to refer to»»»

The lawyers of the Council for Electronic Media (CEM) will examine the case of the dismissal of journalist Maria Tsantsarova from bTV and whether it involves a breach of the Radio and Television Act (RTA). The decision was made on Thursday by CEM members after a lengthy discussion. They also decide»»»

1 of 3 | A new free child care program for 2-year-olds is coming to New York City with the announcement of 2-Care by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday. File Photo by Derek French/UPI | License Photo Jan. 8 (UPI) -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamda»»»

Avelo Airlines announce it will stop conducting deportation flights for the Department of Homeland Security. Image courtesy of Avelo Airlines. Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Avelo Airlines, an ultra-low-cost airline, announced it will end its contract with the U.S. government to conduct deportation flights. The a»»»

Russia has freed Laurent Vinatier, a French researcher serving ​a ‍three-year ​prison sentence for flouting laws requiring "foreign agents" to register with authorities. Vinatier will be exchanged for detained basketball player Daniil Kasatkin, accused by the US of hacking. Russian m»»»

Italy on Wednesday said that an EU trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur could bring "enormous benefits", despite calling for a postponement of plans to seal the accord in December. On Friday, the bloc's member states are expected to vote in favour of the text that will create the world's la»»»

The Trump administration is signalling no retreat in its goal of acquiring Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, after the White House said the president wasn't ruling out the use of military force. Speaking to FRANCE 24, Mikaa Blugeon-Mered, an expert on hydrogen geopolitics and Greenland»»»

BERLIN, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Embassy in Germany urged Kuwaiti citizens in the country to stay cautious following warnings issued by the German Meteorological Service.In a statement to KUNA, the embassy said the snowstorm "Elli" is expected to bring severe weather and heavy snowfall starting »»»

PRISTINA - KFOR Commander Maj Gen Ozkan Ulutas met with the new special representative of the UN secretary-general and UNMIK head Peter Due in Pristina on Thursday. "The meeting focused on the current security situation in Kosovo and highlighted the close cooperation between KFOR and UNMIK," KFOR s»»»

US President Donald Trump has called for the US military budget to reach $1.5 trillion in 2027, more than half of the allocated spending for this year, in a bid to build a "dream military" in "troubled and dangerous times". He also vowed to crack down on US defence firms who privilege payouts to sh»»»

ALEPPO, Syria Syrian authorities warned civilians to leave a contested area in the northern city of Aleppo on Thursday and opened a corridor for them to evacuate for a second day as clashes intensified between government and Kurdish forces. The government of Aleppo province gave residents until 1pm»»»

Gandhinagar Somnath Temple is one of the foremost Jyotirlingas in the country, attracting nearly 1 crore pilgrims annually because of its timeless civilisational and spiritual significance. The centuries-old temple, attacked many times by foreign invaders, has reclaimed its glory and recognition ov»»»

Russia is freeing French researcher Laurent Vinatier in a prisoner swap deal after he spent more than a year in prison for failing to register as a "foreign agent". Vinatier's release is in exchange for Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin, who has been imprisoned in France since last June at »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Wakrah Old Souq, in collaboration with the Embassy of Pakistan in Qatar, is set to host the Pakistan Citrus Festival in January 2026, highlighting Pakistan’s globally recognised citrus produce and related products. The festival will take place at Farḍat Al-Madhoub (the waterfront ar»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Direct Investment Fund head and special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, Kirill Dmitriev urged European "warmongers" on Thursday to disclose information about their defense-related earnings. According to a Politico report citing an unnam»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that the United States was "breaking free from international rules" and "gradually turning away" from some of its allies. Macron delivered his annual speech to French ambassadors at the Elysee Palace as European powers are scrambling to come up with»»»

The United States could oversee Venezuela and control its oil revenue for years, President Donald Trump said in an interview ​published on Thursday. During what the New York Times described as a wide-ranging, two-hour interview, the paper said Trump also appeared to lift a threat to take military a»»»

The UK provided “enabling support” to the US military in seizing the Russian-flagged tanker Marinera, the British Defence Ministry has said. The oil tanker was interdicted on Wednesday in international waters to the northwest of Scotland. The Pentagon claimed the vessel, formerly known as ‘Bella 1’»»»

NEW DELHI: The Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of India has hailed Doha's engagement as guest of honour at this year's New Delhi World Book Fair as a move aimed at strengthening cultural dialogue and knowledge exchange between the Arab world and India. Addressing a press conference»»»

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GAZA, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Gaza Civil Defense on Thursday recovered three Palestinian bodies and three people wounded, one critically due to an Israeli strike that hit a tent sheltering displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area west of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.In a press statement, the Civil »»»

Spain's Roman Catholic Church has reached an agreement with the government to compensate victims of sexual abuse by members of the clergy. The accord follows complaints that religious leaders had failed to tackle the issue adequately. It means the government will manage possible compensation in co-»»»

Transportation companies are suffering heavy losses due to ongoing roadblocks at the border crossings between Bulgaria and Greece, Hailezov Trans owner Ivan Hailezov told reporters at the Kulata - Promachonas crossing after returning from Greece on Tuesday. The blockades by Greek farmers have been »»»

The Lebanese army says it has taken over security in the south of the country, which for decades had been dominated by the Iranian-backed movement Hezbollah, amid fears that Israel could escalate its military offensive against the group. Lebanon has been under intense international pressure, partic»»»

Britain, already in the midst of one of its coldest and longest cold snaps in years, is set to endure heavy snowfall and strong winds later Thursday that weather authorities have warned could bring a risk to life. The brunt of the storm coming in from the Atlantic is set to be felt in central Engla»»»

PoliticsGermanyWhy Germany struggles to fight financial crimeBen KnightGermany lacks thousands of state prosecutors to effectively fight financial crime, the German Association of Judges has warned. But others says the judicial system's problems run much deeper than that. https://p.dw.com/p/56TB4Th»»»

A forensic investigation showed that a 17-year-old who died after being beaten by a 16-year-old in Serres suffered severe head injuries and ruptured internal organs, it is understood. An autopsy conducted at the Thessaloniki Forensic Medical Service showed the teen sustained multiple blows to his b»»»

Speaking at a discussion on the priorities of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union here on Thursday, Yordanka Chobanova, Head of the European Commission (EC) Representation in Bulgaria, said that with Bulgaria joining, the eurozone has become stronger, because with each new me»»»

With temperatures plunging across the country, the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) and the Sofia Zoo are calling on people to help wild birds survive the harsh winter conditions. Both are urging people to place bird food - seeds, grains, and unsalted nuts - in gardens, balconie»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China highly values Russia's efforts in defending the historical truth about World War 2, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Thursday. Last week, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that in 2026 Russia will continue to expose the war cr»»»

The Syrian army clashed with fighters from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ​in parts of Aleppo on Thursday and ordered residents to evacuate, accusing the SDF of using Kurdish-majority areas to launch attacks, according to Syrian state media. The army released more than seven maps id»»»

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday took her political battle directly to the doorstep of central agencies, confronting the Enforcement Directorate as it carried out searches linked to an alleged fake government job scam — and triggering a sharp institutional clash that »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Chief of the General Staff of the Kuwait Armed Forces, Lieutenant-General Khaled Al-Shuraian, visited the Amiri Guard on Thursday, where he was received by the Commander of the Amiri Guard, Major-General Bader Al-Sahloul, along with several Amiri Guard officers.The General S»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- A project to develop Kuwait's "green island" is tantamount to a step towards propelling national tourism to greater levels, Information Minister Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi said on Thursday, citing the initiative as aiming to boost the allure of Kuwait as a tourism hotspot.The pr»»»

Iran does not want war with Israel or the United States, but is ready to fight back if attacked again, the country’s foreign minister said Thursday. Speaking upon arrival in Beirut, Abbas Araghchi told reporters that Iran is also ready for negotiations with the US over its nuclear program as long a»»»

US President Donald Trump has “greenlit” a new Russia sanctions bill that has been in the works for months, Senator Lindsey Graham has claimed. The US Senate could vote on the bill as soon as next week, he added. Trump proposed a roadmap to resolving the Ukraine conflict in November, which Kiev and»»»

Gevgelija, 8 January 2026 (MIA) — This will be a year of reforms implemented, projects completed and facilities commissioned, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski told the press Thursday after attending the commissioning of Sunflowers, a new child care center in Gevgelija. According to him, 2026 will »»»

BAGHDAD, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein on Thursday stressed the importance of joint action to halt attacks and support security and stability in Syria, warning that the continuation of the current events would have direct repercussions on Iraq's internal situation.In a stateme»»»

Two people, believed to be in their early 20s, have been killed in a car crash in the town of Examilia in Corinthia. The incident occurred at around 11.20 a.m. Video footage from a nearby filling station captured the moment of the accident, showing a car travelling at high speed veering off the roa»»»

Tunis, Jan 8 (TAP) - Tunisian authorities have decided to streamline entry visa procedures for Egyptian nationals at Tunisian border posts starting January 15, the Tunisian Embassy in Cairo announced on Thursday.This measure applies exclusively to...»»»

Tirana, Albania: The body of a man was pulled from floodwaters in Albania on Thursday, police said, as swollen rivers in the country's south forced more evacuations following days of heavy snow and torrential rain across the Balkans. The man's death is one of at least eight weather-related deaths a»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Thursday a global shift of power was taking place in the international arena and that Serbia was watching the situation closely, with its agencies analysing developments in a very serious manner. "A new order is being created. That is no exaggeration - it »»»

1 of 3 | The U.S. House is voting Thursday on overriding two vetoes issued by President Donald Trump last week. File Photo by Jemal Countess/UPI | License Photo Jan. 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. House will vote Thursday on overriding two vetoes issued by President Donald Trump last week. Lawmakers in the Ho»»»

Ankara, Jan. 8 (SANA) Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus affirmed that preserving Syria’s territorial integrity is a top priority not only for Syria but for the entire region, underlining the importance of implementing the March 10 agreement between the Syrian government and the SDF organiz»»»

Saudi Arabia alleged Thursday that the United Arab Emirates smuggled a separatist leader in Yemen wanted for treason out of the country and flew him to Abu Dhabi. The UAE had no immediate reaction to the claim, which further escalates tensions between the neighboring nations on the Arabian Peninsul»»»

BEIRUT, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stressed the need to provide the Lebanese Army with logistical and financial support to enhance its capabilities and enable it to swiftly implement the second phase of the arms control plan.In a statement on Thursday, Salam praised the sig»»»

Gardai (Irish police) are investigating after the bodies of a man and child were found at separate properties in west Dublin on Thursday. Gardaí and emergency services were called to a home in Cherry Orchard, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 at around 08:30 local time on Thursday where a body of a man in his»»»