6.5-magnitude quake hits 4 km NNW of Rancho Viejo, Mexico
Beijing [China], January 3: An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 jolted 4 km NNW of Rancho Viejo, Mexico at 1358 GMT on Friday, the...
Chinese plug-in model tops Israel's car sales in 2025
Jerusalem [Israel], January 3: The Jaecoo 7, a plug-in hybrid compact crossover SUV manufactured by Chinese automaker Chery, emerged as Israel's best-selling vehicle in 2025,...
Scientists uncover hidden bacteria survival strategy, paving way for new treatments
Jerusalem [Israel], January 3: Israeli scientists have discovered that some bacteria can survive antibiotics in more than one way, helping explain why infections sometimes return...
Over 20 killed, dozens injured in Saudi airstrikes in Yemen's Hadramout --...
Aden [Yemen], January 3: More than 20 people were killed and dozens of others injured as Saudi warplanes intensified airstrikes on multiple locations in Yemen's...
Iranian FM vows to "forcefully reject" interference after Trump's threat to "rescue"...
Tehran [Iran], January 3: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday vowed to "forcefully reject" any interference in the country's internal affairs, after U.S....
Israeli forces fire near peacekeepers in S. Lebanon despite prior notification: UNIFIL
Geneva [Switzerland], January 3: The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Friday said Israeli forces opened fire near its peacekeepers in southern Lebanon...
Yemen's STC declares 2-yr transitional phase ahead of referendum
Sanaa [Yemen], January 3: Chief of Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC) Aidarous Al-Zubaidi announced here on Friday the launch of a two-year transitional period during...
Over 1 mln people in Gaza still urgently need shelter assistance: UN
Gaza [Palestine], January 3: An estimated more than 1 million people, or every other person in Gaza, still urgently need shelter assistance, the Office of...
Trump details aspirin habit, denies falling asleep in meetings
Washington [US], January 3: US President Donald Trump said he has for years taken a daily dose of aspirin higher than medically recommended, citing habit...
Venezuela released more than 80 political prisoners, says monitoring group
Caracas [Venezuela], January 3: The government of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has released 87 political prisoners, an independent monitoring group said on Thursday.
Precious metals kick off New Year on strong note
New York [US], January 3: Precious metals kick-started the New Year on a strong note on Friday, resuming their rally after unprecedented gains in 2025.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival 2026 to begin on 6th...
Dubai [UAE], January 3: Dubai is set to host the His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival 2026 at Dubai International Endurance...
Record heat, sunshine make 2025 UK's warmest year on record
London [UK], January 3: The Met Office has confirmed 2025 as the warmest and sunniest year on record in the United Kingdom.
Ammar bin Humaid attends opening of 23rd Ajman Arabian Horse Beauty Championship
Ajman [UAE], January 3: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, H.H. Sheikh Ammar...
NCM issues fog advisory for internal, coastal areas
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 3: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a weather advisory warning of potential fog formation across various internal and...
Norway hits record as electric vehicles capture 95.9% of 2025 new car...
Oslo [Norway], January 3: Norway has effectively met its 2025 target of phasing out new fossil-fuel cars, with year-end figures showing that almost all new...
Ministry of Defence announces completion of UAE Armed Forces' return from Yemen
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 3: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the completion of the return of all UAE Armed Forces personnel from the...
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor
New York [US], January 2: Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim and the youngest person...
Trump details aspirin habit, denies falling asleep in meetings
Washington [US], January 2: US President Donald Trump said he has for years taken a daily dose of aspirin higher than medically recommended, citing habit...
40 killed, 115 injured in blaze at Swiss ski resort town
Crans-Montana [Switzerland], January 2: About 40 people have been killed and 115 were injured after a blaze ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury...
CIA concludes investigation into alleged Ukrainian attack on President Putin's residence
Washington [US], January 2: The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has concluded that Ukraine did not target Russian President Vladimir Putin or any of his...
Mr. Trump explained the bruise on his arm, saying he didn't fall...
Washington [US], January 2: US President Donald Trump blamed aspirin for the widespread bruising on his hands, and also denied ever falling asleep during public...
US sanctions Chinese company and oil tanker linked to Venezuela
Washington [US], January 2: The Trump administration is stepping up its campaign to pressure Venezuelan oil exports by imposing new sanctions on several companies based...
The special appearance of Kim Jong-un's daughter
Seoul [South Kore], January 2: Kim Ju-ae, daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, visited Kumsusan Palace of the Sun for the first time. Kumsusan...
Cambodian officials urge crackdown on online fraud in 2026
Pailin [Cambodia], January 2: Chhay Sinarith, head of the Cambodian Cybercrime Committee's secretariat, urged officials to intensify the fight against online fraud in the new...
2026: The 'New Normal' for Global Climate
Washington [US], January 2: The continuous increase in global average temperatures exceeding thresholds shows that climate change has become a real problem, forcing countries to...
Sharjah Consultative Council holds 17 sessions, passes six laws, boosts oversight in...
Sharjah [UAE], January 2: During 2025, the Sharjah Consultative Council continued to perform its parliamentary, legislative, and oversight roles within the framework of the emirate's...