Kardzhali Regional Governor Nikola Chanev said on Wednesday that he has ordered the activation of the BG-ALERT system in the municipalities of Krumovgrad and Kirkovo due to the rainfall and the situation there. Chanev was in Krumovgrad, where he familiarized himself with the conditions in the town.»»»

Bulgaria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning on its website regarding challenging road conditions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which are the result of ongoing snowfall. The Ministry states that there have been changes to traffic in the country. The main road between Bosansko Grahovo an»»»

The “Chivalrous Knight3” operation has announced the launch of a new cycle of humanitarian aid distribution across all governorates of the Gaza Strip, as part of its ongoing efforts to provide relief and ease the suffering of residents amid the deteriorating humanitarian situation. The operation st»»»

Political circles in the US and the Middle East are closely watching for a decision to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation, marking a significant shift in Washington’s approach toward Islamist movements with transnational reach. For decades, the group operated with relative»»»

Israel has cleared the final hurdle before starting construction on a contentious settlement project near Jerusalem that would effectively cut the West Bank in two, according to a government tender. The tender, which seeks bids from developers, would clear the way to begin construction of the E1 pr»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded to criticism following flooding in several Albanian cities, sharing images on social media of floods in countries including Italy, Greece, Croatia and Montenegro. In a sarcastic post, Rama questioned why he, the government and the municipality of Durrës were no»»»

President Joseph Aoun told visiting U.N. Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix that Lebanon welcomes any country wishing to maintain forces in the south after UNIFIL's withdrawal in 2027. "These forces will assist the Lebanese army, which will be increasing its personnel »»»

President Joseph Aoun and First Lady Nehmat Aoun left Beirut Wednesday for Cyprus to take part in a ceremony marking Nicosia’s assumption of the presidency of the EU for the next six months. The Presidency said the ceremony will be an occasion for a number of meetings with heads of state and partic»»»

Aleppo, Jan. 7 (SANA) The Operations Command of the Syrian Arab Army announced on Wednesday that the army has not launched any advance operations toward areas controlled by the SDF organization and continues to ensure the safe evacuation of residents from Aleppo‘s Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neigh»»»

The Bulgarian National Bank announced extended Saturday working hours at its cash desks throughout January, citing increased demand related to Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone on January 1, 2026. The additional working days are scheduled for January 10, 17, 24, and 31, all Saturdays, and will app»»»

Warner Bros Discovery has told its shareholders to reject an "inferior" updated bid from Paramount Skydance to buy the company. It is the second time in less than a month the Warner Bros board has urged its shareholders to say no to the Paramount offer, after announcing on 5 December that Netflix w»»»

TradeUnited States of AmericaVenezuela: Trump's $3 billion oil windfall — Why it mattersNik MartinUS President Donald Trump has announced a deal with Venezuela's interim government to transfer millions of barrels of oil to the US. DW explores how the plan could be a blow to China, Russia, Iran and »»»

Doha: The Qatar Kite Festival, one of the country’s most anticipated winter events, is set to return to Doha in January 2026 for its fourth edition, bringing together internationally renowned kite flyers alongside a wide range of family-friendly activities. According to the Qatar Kite Festival webs»»»

Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, HE Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al Kaabi, met with Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to the State, HE Badreddine Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed. During the meeting, a number of topics of mutual interest were discussed, in addition to reviewing c»»»

During an award ceremony at the presidential administration on Wednesday, President Rumen Radev said that traditions and the connection between generations are the enduring strength of the Bulgarian navy. Radev awarded Brigade Admiral (ret.) Ivan Yordanov for raising the prestige of the Armed Force»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Wednesday expressed her surprise at Washington's claim that its military operation in Venezuela was bloodless, pointing the US State Department to the dozens of deceased Venezuelans and Cubans. "What do you mean by nobody di»»»

In the days since the seizure of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelans have been coming to terms with an uncertain future as a new reality begins to set in. Marcelo, a student based in Caracas, is among those welcoming Maduro's seizure, although he is careful not to celebrate publicly. "There are still allie»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed traffic expansion works along Al Warqa’a 1 Street, covering approximately 7 kilometres in both directions between Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Ras Al Khor Road. As part of the project, four roundabouts were converted into signalised in»»»

New York: The board of entertainment and news giant Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has rejected an updated takeover bid by rival Paramount, continuing to prefer an offer from the streaming behemoth Netflix, the company said Wednesday. The board "has unanimously determined that Paramount Skydance's te»»»

An Israeli drone targeted Wednesday a car in Jwayya in south Lebanon, hours after a meeting of the committee monitoring a year-long ceasefire. Israel has intensified its strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon in recent days, saying it has struck targets from both the Iran-backed Lebanese militant »»»

American military forces are attempting to board a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, photos from the vessel obtained by RT show.Citing American officials, Reuters has also reported that the US coastguard and military have begun an operation to seize the vessel.The Marinera tanker, p»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy drones target a car on Jouwayya – Wadi Jilo highway, South Lebanon, with two missiles 07-01-2026 14:5»»»

Frankfurt, Germany: Germany's greenhouse gas emission cuts slowed sharply in 2025 as the North Sea experienced its warmest year on record, piling pressure Wednesday on the government to boost climate protection efforts. Emissions in Europe's largest economy fell by just 1.5 percent from the previou»»»

Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin has said "common sense needs to prevail" when asked about the US acquiring Greenland. On Tuesday the White House said the "US military is always an option" to achieve President Donald Trump's goal of taking over the semi-autonomous region. The stateme»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Greenland is fully open to the deployment of additional American military personnel, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday amid US threats to seize the island. NATO and its allies all share the same position regarding Greenland, and the US is justifiably involved, R»»»

The ceasefire monitoring committee, which includes representatives from the United States, France, Lebanon, Israel and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), met Wednesday in Naqoura in south Lebanon. The meeting was only military and was not attended by civilian representatives. Las»»»

Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji has said that the government’s “top priority” is Hezbollah’s disarmament, noting that the government took six months to reach a firm decision on undertaking this task. “It was late, but the government is committed,” Rajji said in a Zoom interview with The Washington I»»»

Tunis, Jan. 7 (TAP)- A yellow weather alert was given to twenty governorates in northern and central Tunisia as well as Sfax, Gabès and Gafsa as weather disturbances are expected, the National Institute of Meterology (INM) said Wednesday in an...»»»

Dubai: Some of the biggest names in the global social media space are set to descend on Dubai for the 1 Billion Followers Summit, taking place from January 9 to 11, 2026. The sold-out three-day summit will bring together more than 15,000 content creators, 500 speakers, and industry experts whose co»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Community Development Authority (CDA) has launched the ‘Welcome Winter’ initiative in partnership with Al Madani Men’s Tailoring Group, aimed at providing winter clothing to eligible beneficiaries enrolled in CDA’s social support programmes. The initiative is expected to benefit more»»»

In 2025, Bulgaria emerged as Turkey’s second largest export destination among its neighboring countries and ranked first in the Balkans, significantly ahead of Greece, BGNES reported. Turkey’s total exports to neighboring states rose by 4.6% compared to 2024, reaching USD28.35 billion. Iraq remaine»»»

Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who became one of America's most damaging double agents, has died aged 84. The former counterintelligence officer, who was serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole, died on Monday at the Federal Correctional Institution in Cumberland, Maryland, CBS News,»»»

Dubai: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched the Labaih Initiative, a programme designed to provide senior citizens with tailored access to tax services and simplified support channels to help them complete tax procedures efficiently and securely. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, C»»»

Greece is experiencing an exceptionally intense flu season, with hospitalizations more than doubling during the final week of 2025. Hospitals are overwhelmed as adults who gathered in crowded indoor venues during the holidays fall ill, along with elderly people they contacted. “This year the cases »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly leading a series of intensive moves in an attempt to reshape the Likud party lists, in order to ensure maximum control and readiness for the upcoming elections in the Zionist entity, currently scheduled for October 2026. Israeli Channel 12 rep»»»

Rain continues to douse parts of the Emirates on Dec 7, with Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Huwailat seeing a particularly heavy downpour, reports National Center for Meteorology. In January, UAE is expected to see average rainfall of 11.1mm across the country. Certain areas have been put on yellow alert and »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) affirmed its commitment to supporting the national pharmaceutical industry in a way that meets local needs and meets the best international standards. In this context, the MoPH organized an extensive introductory meeting on the national pharmaceutic»»»

Dubai: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked nearly 100 million mobile devices during the 2024—25 fiscal year, cracking down on stolen, counterfeit, and cloned phones in a move that is reshaping the country’s mobile market. Leveraging the Device Identification Registration and »»»

London: Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists his reigning English champions can still do "special things" this season as they prepare to face Premier League leaders Arsenal following a faltering start to their title defence. Slot's men head to the Emirates for Thursday's clash in fourth place in the»»»

Kuwait: Kuwait Bourse closed trading on Wednesday as the All Share Index gained 17.30 points to reach 8,859.84 points, an increase of 0.20 percent. As many as 311.6 million shares valued at KWD 82.6 million (roughly USD 251.9 million) were traded via 20,752 transactions. The Main Market Index went »»»

The Saudi-backed presidential council in Yemen has expelled the leader of a separatist group and charged him with treason after he failed to fly to Riyadh for talks. Six other members of the presidency accused Aidarous al-Zubaidi, head of the United Arab Emirates-backed Southern Transitional Counci»»»

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) has announced the first group of speakers for its ninth edition, with more than 300 local, regional and international participants expected to take part in the two-day event. SEF 2026 will take place from January 31 to February 1 at Sharjah Research, Tech»»»

Damascus, Jan. 7 (SANA) Syria’s Central Bank Governor said on Wednesday that the old banknote exchange is proceeding smoothly and urged the public not to rush, noting that authorities are prepared to extend deadlines if necessary. Abdulkader Husarieh, governor of the Central Bank of Syria, made the»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarDebate Center (QDC), established by Qatar Foundation (QF), announced the launch of the final rounds of the 7th edition of the International Arabic School Debating Championship, one of the key global initiatives aimed at establishing a culture of dialogue and enhancing the presence»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said it has taken a final investment decision on the SARB Deep Gas Development, a strategic offshore project within the Ghasha Concession aimed at boosting domestic gas supply and supporting exports. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

A 67-year-old woman was taken to Gennimatas General Hospital with minor injuries after being run over by an OASA city bus on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at 11.45 a.m. at the entrance to the Kifissos Bus Terminal when the bus, driven by a 49-year-old man, struck the woman as she tried t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - About 75 people were killed as a result of the US military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3, media reported on Wednesday, citing officials familiar with the matter. In particular, dozens of people were killed in a gun battle at Maduro's compou»»»

You’ll need to exercise both caution and patience this evening (Dec 7) to get to where you are going in Dubai as traffic on some roads is seeing a slowdown, according to Google Maps’ real-time road data. In DIFC, for instance, Al Mustaqbal street is seeing traffic crawling. Near Downtown Dubai, She»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian FM to Lead Economic Delegation to Lebanon 07-01-2026 14:19 PM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced on Wednesday that he»»»