Colombo: Sri Lanka plans to allocate nearly one billion U.S. dollars in 2026 for road construction and the repair of roads damaged by floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah, a senior minister said on Saturday. Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake told journ»»»

Makkah Al-Mukarramah: The Muslim World League (MWL) commended Saudi Arabia's announcement of its response to the request of the President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council to hold a comprehensive conference in Riyadh, bringing together all southern factions at the negotiating table to d»»»

Inside the historic corridors of the École Militaire, a stone’s throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris’s elegant 7th arrondissement, the walls are lined with recruitment posters. Here, 26-year-old Charlotte, a marketing professional for a private firm, finds herself questioning the trajectory of her »»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said the aggregate financial position of banks operating in the local market—excluding the central bank—rose to EGP 25.366trn in September 2025, compared with EGP 24.023trn in the preceding June, marking an increase of around EGP 1.343trn. According to the Central Ba»»»

Egypt is conducting intensive contacts with all parties to the Yemeni conflict to urge de-escalation and support a peace path, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates said on Saturday, as Saudi-backed government forces retook the strategic port of Mukalla. In a formal s»»»

Banque Misr reported net profits of EGP 68.353bn during the first nine months of 2025, up from EGP 60.457bn in the same period of 2024, according to the bank’s financial statements. Profits before tax reached EGP 108.328bn over the period, compared with EGP 93.345bn a year earlier. Net interest inc»»»

The United States early Saturday morning staged a mission to apprehend Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, pictured in November, and his wife, both of whom have been indicated in the United States for narco-terrorism. File Photo by Venezuelan President Office/UPI | License Photo Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Th»»»

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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Sheikh Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed today at his home in Abu Dhabi. He engaged in cordial conversations with Sheikh Al Hamed and other attendees, reflecting the deep-rooted values of connection and solidarity that define Emirati s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Qatar's solidarity with Afghanistan as it confronts the effects of floods that strike several regions of the country, resulting in deaths and injuries. In a statement released on Saturday, the ministry conveyed Qatar's condolences to the famili»»»

A six-year-old girl was allegedly raped and thrown off a roof in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district, reported IANS. Two suspects were apprehended by police after an exchange of fire. The accused were reportedly neighbours of the girl, who lived with her parents in the Sikandrabad industrial area.»»»

The US may want many of its foes gone from power. It doesn't usually send in the military and physically remove them. Venezuela's abrupt awakening took two forms. Its residents were woken abruptly to the sound of deafening booms: the sound of its capital Caracas under attack from US strikes targeti»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Legal and Judicial Studies Center at the Ministry of Justice announced the launch of its Specialized Legal Training Plan for 2026, which encompasses the general track for continuous professional development, in addition to specialized legal training programs tailored to various leg»»»

Doha, Qatar: Portuguese coach Ilidio Vale yesterday announced the Qatar U-23 team’s 23-man squad for the upcoming AFC U-23 Asian Cup set to kick off on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia. The national squad departed for Saudi Arabia following their final training session at home. The tournament will see 16 te»»»

Bulgarians marked the first two days of the country’s entry into the eurozone with intensive use of card payments and cash machines, according to data from BORICA AD, the company operating the national card and payment infrastructure. Between 1 and 2 January 2026, more than 933,000 transactions wer»»»

Doha, Qatar: Portuguese coach Eledio Vale has announced the Qatar U-23 national team's 23-man squad for the upcoming AFC U-23 Asian Cup, to be held in Saudi Arabia in 2026. The squad's final training session was held this morning, and the team will depart Doha for Jeddah this evening. This will mar»»»

Doha: Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) announced today the Launch of the inaugural issue of its quarterly magazine, 'Ielam', as part of its strategic direction to further develop its media tools and strengthen its editorial presence, thereby contributing to the enrichment of the national media landsca»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, following what he described as “successful and large-scale” military strikes on Venezuela. In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump stated that the couple had»»»

On Saturday, officials from the National Revenue Agency (NRA) and the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) inspected commercial establishments in Plovdiv, Southern Bulgaria, for proper implementation and compliance with the Introduction of the Euro in the Republic of Bulgaria Act, as well as for un»»»

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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday welcomed an agreement under which Spain will procure Turkish-made HURJET training aircraft, describing it as evidence of Türkiye's "pioneering role" in defense and aviation industry. Under the deal, signed this week, the Spanish Air Force will acquire 30 H»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Mass demonstrations in Venezuela condemning US aggression and the kidnapping of President Maduro: news agencies 03-01-2026 15:49 PM Latest »»»

Venezuela's state-run oil production and refining were operating normally on Saturday ​and suffered no damage from a US strike to extract the country's president, two sources with knowledge of the operations of energy company PDVSA said. US forces captured President Nicolas Maduro, US President Don»»»

Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez on Saturday called on the United States to issue "proof of life" of leader Nicolas Maduro who was captured by US forces, according to President Donald Trump, AFP reported. Speaking by telephone to Venezuelan TV Rodriguez said she did not know the whereabout»»»

Madrid: Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso admitted Saturday he does not know how long injured superstar Kylian Mbappe will be sidelined for. The French striker was diagnosed with a knee strain on Wednesday, expected to keep him out for at least three weeks. "We'll try to make it happen quickly, it depe»»»

Israel is considering launching an operation in Lebanon instead of settling for the current routine of airstrikes, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation has reported. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump "discussed in their meeting the expansion of Israeli»»»

Israel is considering launching an operation in Lebanon instead of settling for the current routine of airstrikes, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation has reported. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump "discussed in their meeting the expansion of Israeli»»»

Israel is considering launching an operation in Lebanon instead of settling for the current routine of airstrikes, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation has reported. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump "discussed in their meeting the expansion of Israeli»»»

The strikes, coinciding with the 1990 US ouster of Panama’s Noriega, echo the old imperial playbook: “seize control of weaker nations' natural resources with no regard for international law,” Dr. Vinicius Vieira, associate professor of economics and international relations at the Armando Alvares Pe»»»

Sharjah Police patrols successfully brought a vehicle to a safe stop after its cruise control malfunctioned while it was travelling at 80km/h, preventing the driver from controlling its speed. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon as the vehicle was moving from Ahmed bin Hadeed Roundabout towar»»»

Paris, France: Spaniard Edgar Canet made a dream Dakar Rally debut on Saturday when the 20-year-old rookie topped the times in the prologue of motorsport's most gruelling event in Saudi Arabia. The KTM factory rider ended the 22km ride around Yanbu three seconds clear of teammate and defending cham»»»

Türkiye's ​exports hit a record high $273.4 billion in 2025, ‌up ‌4.5% ‌from ⁠a ​year ‌earlier, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday. Erdogan, ⁠speaking ‌at an ‍event ‍at ‍the Istanbul Congress Center, said combined ​goods and services exports ⁠were estimated to have reached $396.5 billion las»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Civil Defence Authority has stepped up its public awareness drive on fire safety, urging residents and businesses to ensure manual fire extinguishers are properly maintained and fit for use. The move comes as part of enforcement of Violation Clause 13, which targets neglected o»»»

Tens of thousands of homes were left without electricity in Berlin on Saturday after power cables were damaged by a fire police suspect was an arson attack. Emergency services were alerted at 6:45 am (0545 GMT) that several cables on a bridge near a power plant in the German capital had gone up in »»»

Brussels, Belgium: The EU called for "restraint" and respect for international law in Venezuela on Saturday after President Donald Trump announced US forces had captured leader Nicolas Maduro in a large-scale assault. "The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a »»»

Berlin: Tens of thousands of homes were left without electricity in Berlin on Saturday after power cables were damaged by a fire police suspect was an arson attack. Emergency services were alerted at 6:45 am (0545 GMT) that several cables on a bridge near a power plant in the German capital had gon»»»

Israeli attacks and violations of the ceasefire agreement continue, with the latest aggression occurring in southern Lebanon on Saturday. Our correspondent reports that an enemy drone targeted a Rapid vehicle in the town of Khiam. The strike resulted in casualties, according to official sources. VI»»»

The UK was not involved "in any way" in the US-led strike on Venezuela, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said. Sir Keir said he had not spoken to US President Donald Trump about the US operation to seize President Nicolas Maduro in the country's capital, Caracas. Asked if he condemned the US act»»»

The police’s organized crime division is wrapping up its investigations into three groups of people that have illegally obtained farm subsidies and is about to make arrests, Kathimerini understands. Also, authorities are about to freeze the bank accounts and seize properties from two more protestin»»»

The ugly truth is that strikes on Venezuela fit the standard US playbook: if America cannot get its hands on a country’s resources, it’s perfectly willing to bomb it back a decade, Angelo Giuliano, a Hong Kong-based political and financial analyst, tells Sputnik. Angelo Giuliano assesses as “shocki»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the US military strikes against Venezuela, calling them an "act of armed aggression" lacking credible justification. "This morning, the United States carried out an act of armed aggression against Venezuela. This causes deep con»»»

Tunis, January 3 (TAP) — A total budget of 77.541 million dinars (MD) was allocated to the Export Promotion Fund (FOPRODEX) in 2025, the Export Promotion Center (CEPEX) said, Saturday, in its 2025 Activity Report.CEPEX explained that FOPRODEX...»»»

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Hezbollah issued a forceful condemnation on Saturday, denouncing the terrorist aggression and thuggery by the United States against Venezuela. The statement detailed accusations that US operations targeted the capital, Caracas, along with vital civilian infrastructure and residential complexes, and»»»