Sputnik 1m

US Strikes Leave Venezuelans Without Homes, Money to Pay for Funerals - Victim

CARACAS (Sputnik) - A Venezuelan family living in a Caracas suburb has told Sputnik that they have been left homeless and without means of subsistence after US airstrikes. "We have nowhere to live. We need to bury my aunt, but we also have no money for that — we are a poor family," the 62-year-old »»»

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Gulf News 5m

UAE: Three Indian expat siblings’ deaths shock Dubai school on first day back from winter break

Dubai: What should have been a joyful return from the winter holidays turned into a day of heartbreak and grief at Arab Unity School in Dubai on Monday, as students and staff learned that three brothers of five siblings attending the school had been killed in a road traffic accident in Abu Dhabi. T»»»

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Al Awsat 6m

Türkiye Inflation Falls to 30.9% in December from 44% a Year Earlier

Türkiye's annual inflation slowed in December to 30.9 percent, a fourth straight month of declines and well below the 44.4 percent posted a year earlier, official figures showed Monday. The 12-month annual average for 2025 as a whole stood at 34.9 percent, down from 58.5 percent in 2024, Türkiye's »»»

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BNE 11m

Demand for wildfire catastrophe bonds surges in 2025

The market for wildfire catastrophe bonds surged in 2025, with more than $5bn in new issuance — more than double the previous year’s total — as investors start to grapple with the accelerating Climate Crisis that is already causing tens billions of dollars of damage each year. »»»

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BNE 11m

Demand for wildfire catastrophe bonds surges in 2025

The market for wildfire catastrophe bonds surged in 2025, with more than $5bn in new issuance — more than double the previous year’s total — as investors start to grapple with the accelerating Climate Crisis that is already causing tens billions of dollars of damage each year. »»»

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BNE 11m

US action in Venezuela sends mixed signals to Western Balkans

The US military operation that toppled Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro has been warmly welcomed by Washington’s closest allies in the Western Balkans, but it has also revived uneasy questions across the region about international law, borders and whether great powers are once again setting dan»»»

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BNE 11m

Demand for wildfire catastrophe bonds surges in 2025

The market for wildfire catastrophe bonds surged in 2025, with more than $5bn in new issuance — more than double the previous year’s total — as investors start to grapple with the accelerating Climate Crisis that is already causing tens billions of dollars of damage each year. »»»

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BNE 11m

Demand for wildfire catastrophe bonds surges in 2025

The market for wildfire catastrophe bonds surged in 2025, with more than $5bn in new issuance — more than double the previous year’s total — as investors start to grapple with the accelerating Climate Crisis that is already causing tens billions of dollars of damage each year. »»»

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BNE 11m

US action in Venezuela sends mixed signals to Western Balkans

The US military operation that toppled Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro has been warmly welcomed by Washington’s closest allies in the Western Balkans, but it has also revived uneasy questions across the region about international law, borders and whether great powers are once again setting dan»»»

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BNE 11m

US action in Venezuela sends mixed signals to Western Balkans

The US military operation that toppled Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro has been warmly welcomed by Washington’s closest allies in the Western Balkans, but it has also revived uneasy questions across the region about international law, borders and whether great powers are once again setting dan»»»

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BNE 11m

US action in Venezuela sends mixed signals to Western Balkans

The US military operation that toppled Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro has been warmly welcomed by Washington’s closest allies in the Western Balkans, but it has also revived uneasy questions across the region about international law, borders and whether great powers are once again setting dan»»»

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BNE 11m

US action in Venezuela sends mixed signals to Western Balkans

The US military operation that toppled Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro has been warmly welcomed by Washington’s closest allies in the Western Balkans, but it has also revived uneasy questions across the region about international law, borders and whether great powers are once again setting dan»»»

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BNE 11m

US action in Venezuela sends mixed signals to Western Balkans

The US military operation that toppled Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro has been warmly welcomed by Washington’s closest allies in the Western Balkans, but it has also revived uneasy questions across the region about international law, borders and whether great powers are once again setting dan»»»

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Egypt Independent 12m

Egyptian Senate discusses amendments to real estate tax law

The Egyptian Senate discussed during its plenary session on Sunday a report on a government-proposed bill to amend certain provisions of Law #196 of 2008 concerning the tax on built properties. The Chairman of the Senate’s Committee on Financial, Economic, and Investment Affairs, Representative Ahm»»»

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BNE 16m

US action in Venezuela sends mixed signals to Western Balkans

The US military operation that toppled Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro has been warmly welcomed by Washington’s closest allies in the Western Balkans, but it has also revived uneasy questions across the region about international law, borders and whether great powers are once again setting dan»»»

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BNE 17m

Demand for wildfire catastrophe bonds surges in 2025

The market for wildfire catastrophe bonds surged in 2025, with more than $5bn in new issuance — more than double the previous year’s total — as investors start to grapple with the accelerating Climate Crisis that is already causing tens billions of dollars of damage each year. »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 23m

Arctic frost grips Hungary: up to 30 cm of snow set to blanket regions amid very low temps!

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Al Awsat 25m

OPEC+ Confirms Suspension of Oil Output Increase in First Quarter of 2026

OPEC+ countries have confirmed the suspension of the planned increase in oil production during the first quarter of 2026, as eight key producers reaffirmed their commitment to market stability amid a steady global economic outlook and what they described as healthy oil market fundamentals. During a»»»

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Al Awsat 25m

Saudi Arabia Balances Expansionary Spending, Financial Stability in Its 2026 Borrowing Plan

Saudi Arabia has unveiled its annual borrowing plan for 2026, a move that underscores the growing maturity of its fiscal policy and its ability to align ambitious expansion under Vision 2030 with long-term financial stability. The plan seeks to strike a careful balance between financing large-scale»»»

english.aawsat.com
Gulf News 30m

Hema Malini on how getting back to work helped her cope with Dharmendra tragedy

Dubai: Veteran actor Hema Malini says returning to work helps her cope with the loss of her husband, Dharmendra, who died on November 24, 2025. In an exclusive interview with The Times of India, she shared how she’s navigating life after his death and why resuming her professional life feels right »»»

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Gulf News 33m

Emirates gets new  jets: 10 new freighters to join SkyCargo fleet in 2026

Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo is preparing for a major expansion in 2026, with up to 10 Boeing 777 freighters expected to join its fleet by December, said Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The cargo arm of Emira»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 34m

Sofia Chief Architect Panayotova Resigns

Sofia’s Chief Architect Bogdana Panayotova has submitted her resignation, she told BTA on Monday. “I have filed a request to be relieved of the position of Sofia’s Chief Architect,” Panayotova said in a post on her personal Facebook profile. /RY/»»»

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UPI 38m

Nigerian president launches hunt for assailants who killed dozens, abducted others - UPI.com

President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered a hunt for the assailants who killed more than 40 people in an attack on a Niger State village over the weekend. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Jan. 5 (UPI) -- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has ordered police and military to »»»

upi.com
Novinite 42m

Sofia’s Chief Architect Quits Amid 'Illegal' Structure and Political Roadblocks

Sofia’s Chief Architect Bogdana Panayotova has officially stepped down from her position, confirming the news to Bulgarian media and posting the announcement on her personal Facebook account. Panayotova cited a series of professional and systemic issues as the reasons behind her resignation, descri»»»

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Al Awsat 46m

France Backs Greenland After Fresh Trump Threats

France on Monday expressed its "solidarity" with Denmark following US President Donald Trump's fresh threats to take over the autonomous Danish territory of Greenland. "Borders cannot be changed by force," French foreign ministry spokesman Pascal Confavreux told television channel TF1. "Greenland b»»»

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Al Awsat 46m

'That's Enough Now!' Greenland PM Says After Latest Trump Threat

"That's enough now," Greenland's Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen said after repeated threats from US President Donald Trump to annex the autonomous Danish territory. "No more pressure. No more insinuations. No more fantasies of annexation. We are open to dialogue. We are open to discussions. B»»»

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Gulf News 53m

Greek flight delays: Are Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia services impacted?

Dubai: Flights were grounded for several hours on Sunday after a radio communication fault shut down large parts of Greek airspace; however, UAE airlines have said any disruption to their services has been limited and is now easing. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Emir»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 55m

National Audit Office Sends Parts of Two Audit Reports to Prosecutor’s Office in 2025

Bulgaria’s National Audit Office sent parts of two audit reports to the Prosecutor’s Office in 2025, the institution said here on Monday. The reports concern an audit of Lozenets Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment EAD for 2022–2023 and a financial audit of the Ministry of Culture’s annual f»»»

bta.bg
UPI 58m

KOSPI soars over 3 pct to hit fresh record high on tech rally - UPI.com

Seoul shares surged by more than 3 percent Monday to close at a fresh record high. This photo, taken Monday, shows the dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares surged by more than 3 percent Monday to close at a fresh record high, driven by a strong rally in semiconductor and»»»

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Novinite 1h

North Macedonia’s Ridiculous Claim Against Bulgaria Over 'Macedonian Language' Sparks Confusion

The accusations from the Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski, against Bulgaria have grown increasingly contradictory and are approaching the absurd. Mickoski criticized Bulgaria for allegedly opposing the use of the Macedonian language in the so-called Community Rights Plan, a doc»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Last chance for Sharjah drivers to clear traffic black points

Sharjah: Sharjah Police have announced that January 10, 2026, is the final date for motorists to benefit from the waiver of traffic black points for violations committed before December 1, 2025. Police clarified that eligible drivers can obtain the exemption by settling outstanding fines through th»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Saudi PIF Tops List of Sovereign Funds Worldwide in 2025

Global SWF’s sixth annual report revealed that 2025 marked a historic shift in the global financial balance of power, as investors together with central banks notched a record $60 trillion in assets and foreign reserves. The report also showed that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) was cr»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

First Direct Clashes Erupt Between Hamas, Armed Gangs in Gaza

The al-Tuffah neighborhood, east of Gaza City, witnessed on Sunday morning the first direct, face-to-face clashes between fighters from Hamas and members of an armed gang operating in the area, marking a new and dangerous escalation in Gaza’s internal security landscape. Field sources said the clas»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Malaysia to introduce 10-year term limit for prime minister

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim said Monday he would introduce legislation this year to limit the prime minister's term to a maximum 10 years, fulfilling one of his campaign promises. Speaking to ministers and civil servants after a cabinet meeting, Anwar cautioned against clinging»»»

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Gulf News 1h

My Business: How a 21-year-old Emirati built a mobile learning app from his bedroom

Dubai: Hamad Almheiri does not describe himself as a typical tech founder. There was no pitch deck, no early investor interest and no launch buzz when he started building BrainScroller. What he had instead was time, curiosity to work quietly without reassurance that anyone would ever use what he wa»»»

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Gulf News 1h

From hospitals to health systems: How connected care will redefine GCC healthcare by 2026

As the GCC looks ahead to 2026, healthcare leadership in the region will no longer be measured by the number of hospitals built or beds added alone. Instead, it will be defined by how effectively healthcare systems connect data, doctors, and patients into a seamless, responsive continuum of care. T»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Accuses Israel of Seeking to 'Undermine National Unity'

Iran accused Israel on Monday of trying to undermine its national unity after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for protests in the Islamic republic. "The Zionist regime (Israel) is determined to exploit the slightest opportunity to sow division and undermine our national »»»

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TAP 1h

Temperatures between 14 and 24 degrees on Monday

Tunis, January 5 (TAP) — The weather, on Monday, will be generally cloudy. It will become partly to very cloudy over the extreme northwest, with light rainfall spreading to the southwest at night.Winds will blow from the southwest. They will...»»»

UPI 1h

On This Day, Jan. 5: New Hampshire adopts first state constitution - UPI.com

On Jan. 5, 1776, New Hampshire became the first American state to adopt its own constitution. 1 of 6 | The New Hampshire State House, completed in 1866, is in the capital of Concord. On January 5, 1776, New Hampshire became the first American state to adopt its own constitution. File Photo by Carol»»»

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UPI 1h

U.S. military operation kills 32 Cubans in Venezuela - UPI.com

President Donald Trump and CIA Director John Ratcliffe observe the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during Operation Absolute Resolve on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Fla. On Sunday, Cuba said 32 of its citizens were killed in the U.S. military operation. Pho»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan among top 5 countries actively purchasing sparkling wine from Russia - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan is among the top five countries actively importing sparkling wine from Russia, the Federal Center for Export Development Agroexport reported. According to the data, from January to November 2025, Russia exported more than 2,000 tons of sparkling wines to foreign markets, valued at over $»»»

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BBC 2h

Thirty two Cubans killed during US attack on Venezuela

The Cuban government has said 32 of its nationals were killed during the US operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. It said the dead were members of its armed forces and intelligence agencies, with two days of national mourning declared. A short statement did not elaborate on the rol»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Two Killed in Series of Russian Attacks on Ukraine

Russia bombarded Ukraine early Monday, killing two people in the Kyiv region, authorities said on the eve of a diplomatic summit in France. A countrywide siren was issued just after midnight, while Ukraine's military said air defenses were operating in several places. In the capital, a private medi»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Netanyahu Says Israel Stands in Solidarity with Iranian Protesters

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel stood in solidarity with the people of Iran as protests rocked several Iranian cities, according to AFP. “We stand in solidarity with the struggle of the Iranian people and with their aspirations for freedom, liberty and justice,” Ne»»»

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Novinite 2h

Strong Winds and Ice Threaten Parts of Bulgaria as Yellow Code Covers 16 Regions

A yellow weather warning has been issued for a total of 16 regions across Bulgaria due to hazardous conditions expected today, according to information published by the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology. Fourteen of the regions are under alert for strong winds. These include Burgas, V»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Israeli Army Plans Reinforcing West Bank Settlers with Heavy Arms

The Israeli army has begun to permanently bolster its forces in the northern West Bank, as part of a broader plan to arm settlers with machine guns and small anti-tank missiles and to build new settlements, and revive others. Under the cover of war and shifting attention to multiple fronts, the arm»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Indian expat Sharada Iyer dies in trekking accident at Jebel Shams, Oman

Dubai: Sharada Iyer, 52, an Indian expatriate living in Muscat and a former manager with Oman Air, died in an accident while trekking with friends at Jebel Shams in Oman’s Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. Further details are awaited. Iyer was part of a group trekking along the marked paths of the rugged »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Did Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan predict Venezuela’s fall years before the US raid on President Nicolas Maduro?

Dubai: When US forces swept into Venezuela before dawn on January 3, detained President Nicolas Maduro, and flew him out of the country in handcuffs, the internet didn’t react with shock alone. It reacted with déjà vu. Within hours, a six-year-old clip from Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan Season 2 began cir»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Americans Divided Over Impact of Venezuela Intervention - Poll

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Americans appear to be split over their assessment of the impact that the US military intervention in Venezuela may have on the South American country, a survey published by the YouGov pollster has showed. The poll, conducted on Sunday among 991 US adults, revealed that 35% o»»»

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BNE 2h

Trump says Iran will be hit hard by US if more protesters killed

US President Donald Trump said to the press that Iran would be "hit very hard" if more protesters die during demonstrations triggered by the economic protests that entered a second week. "We're watching it very c»»»

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