Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid marks 20 years as Ruler of Dubai: A look at the city’s transformation January 04, 2026 at 12:10AM

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum marks 20 years as Dubai’s ruler, transforming the emirate into a global hub of tourism, commerce, and innovation. Under his leadership, iconic projects like Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai Mall reshaped the skyline. Visionary policies, strategic initiatives, and long-term plans like Vision 2021 and 2031 have driven economic growth and global recognition.

'Stop toppling Venezuela government': China demands release of Maduro, his wife; calls it breach of international law January 03, 2026 at 11:34PM

China has strongly condemned the US for allegedly capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, demanding their immediate release. Beijing termed the action a "large-scale strike" violating international law and Venezuela's sovereignty. China urged the US to cease its attempts to topple the government and instead pursue dialogue, highlighting the significant setback this poses to their strategic partnership.