Generation Amazing Foundation honored with ‘Excellence in Sports Award’ in Egypt
Doha: Under the patronage of Egypt’s Ministries of Youth and Sports and Environment, the second edition of the Regional Sustainable Development Forum (RSD) recently concluded in Cairo. Organized by Aspire Community Transformation, affiliated with Aspire Consulting International, and hosted at Helio»»»
Bozhinovska - Đedović Handanović: Macedonia - Serbia gas interconnector to be completed by end of 2027
Belgrade, 12 December 2025 (MIA) – The gas interconnector linking Serbia and North Macedonia is slated for completion by the end of 2027, with gas delivery in early 2028, announced energy and mining ministers of both countries, Dubravka Đedović Handanović and Sanja Bozhinovska, following their meet»»»
AEO commends continued backing to development, restructuring endeavors
KUWAIT, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- The Arab Energy Organization (AEO) on Sunday appreciated member states' continued support for efforts to advance and restructure the pan-Arab bloc's business and activities.This came in a final communique issued by the organization during the wrapping-up of its 115th minist»»»
Acting Finance Minister, UK Trade Commissioner discuss ways to strengthen relations
KUWAIT, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Acting Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem on Sunday held talks with the United Kingdom's Trade Commissioner to Kuwait.The minister's discussions with Lord Iain McNicol dealt with ways to enhance bilate»»»
Explore Hatta: Your guide to winter 2025 festivals and events
If your idea of winter fun involves fresh air, good food and a calendar that’s actually worth clearing, Hatta Winter 2025 is calling. And to make sure no one misses a moment, Brand Dubai has just launched an interactive guide, so you can make the most out of the season. Created by Brand Dubai, the »»»
Viral video: Hero tackles Bondi beach shooter in life-saving takedown
A harrowing video showed a shocking footage of how a man saved multiple lives on Bondi Beach, as it captured raw chaos in a sun-drenched parking lot fringed by palm trees on Sunday (December 14, 2025) in Australia. Also Read: UAE condemns terrorist shooting at gathering in Sydney, AustraliaThe vide»»»
“Made in Saudi 2025” to kick off Monday with Syria as guest of honor
Riyadh, Dec. 14 (SANA) The third edition of “Made in Saudi 2025” will kick off on Monday in Riyadh, marking the Kingdom’s flagship industrial event and aligning with Vision 2030’s objectives to diversify the economy and strengthen local industries. This year, the exhibition takes on a regional dime»»»
Bulgaria Condemns Deadly Attack on Jewish Community During Hanukkah Event in Sydney
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strong condemnation following the deadly attack on members of the Jewish community in Sydney during Hanukkah celebrations. Further reading: Shooting at Sydney Hanukkah Event Leaves at Least 10 Dead Outgoing Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev describe»»»
WCC-DB Rules Out Coalition with GERB, Calls for March Elections and Electoral Reform
Bozhidar Bozhanov, deputy chair of the "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) parliamentary group and co-chair of "Yes, Bulgaria", announced that early next week his coalition will submit proposed amendments to the Electoral Code aimed at restoring machine voting, paired with control»»»
Using frozen Russian assets is a declaration of war, PM says
In an interview with Mandiner’s Hotel Lentulai podcast, Prime Minister Orbán delivered a stark warning: "The use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine would be an act of economic warfare." In a year marked by global turbulence, the prime minister called this potential move by Western powers "»»»
AC Milan held by Sassuolo in Serie A
Milan: AC Milan were held to a 2-2 draw by Sassuolo on Sunday to put their lead in Serie A under threat. French forward Armand Lauriente secured the 77th minute leveller for Sassuolo who had taken an early lead via Ismael Kone. Milan fought back with Davide Bartesaghi equalising after the half hour»»»
UN official praises Qatar's leadership in global anti-corruption efforts
DOHA: Acting Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), John Brandolino, has highlighted Qatar's pivotal role in supporting international efforts to combat corruption and promote transparency, under the leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Speaki»»»
UN official praises Qatar's leadership in global anti-corruption efforts
Doha, Qatar: Acting Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), HE John Brandolino, has highlighted Qatar's pivotal role in supporting international efforts to combat corruption and promote transparency, under the leadership of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. Speaki»»»
Van Dijk wants 'leader' Salah to stay at Liverpool
London: Virgil van Dijk wants Mohamed Salah to stay at Liverpool despite the Egyptian star's incendiary rant about the club, but the Reds captain admits he does not know what will happen over the next few weeks. Salah came off the bench against Brighton on Saturday for his first appearance since cl»»»
QSE closes lower amid broad market decline
Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange ended Sunday's trading session lower, with the index dropping 48.22 points, or 0.44%, to close at 10,854.95 points. A total of 81,758,367 shares were traded during the session, valued at QAR 223,853,308.10, across 11,269 transactions spanning all sectors. Shares of 18»»»
UAE condemns shooting at Brown University in United States
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned the shooting incident that occurred at Brown University in the state of Rhode Island, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. Also Read: Police search Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 8 on campusIn a statement, the Minist»»»
Sixteen face charges in Crete subsidy fraud case
Sixteen suspects arrested on the island of Crete over an alleged scheme to illegally obtain agricultural subsidies through the state payment agency OPEKEPE are expected to be given time to testify before an investigating magistrate. The suspects appeared early Sunday before the European Public Pros»»»
Russia Monitors Situation in Australia After Sydney Beach Shooting
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is monitoring the situation in Australia after a deadly shooting at a beach in Sydney, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik on Sunday. "We are monitoring the terrible news from Australia. The shooting of innocent people during a religious holid»»»
Waiting for your parcels to be delivered? DPD struggles to keep up with holiday orders in Budapest
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ECOWAS Summit commences in Abuja, regional happenings atop agenda
ALGIERS, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- A summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government kicked off in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, on Sunday.The conferees focus on rapid political and security developments in the region, primarily the recent toppling »»»
Dubai Metro expansion: Blue Line route map unveiled by RTA
Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) released the route map of the upcoming Dubai Metro Blue Line on Dec 14. In a video tweet, it explained the finer points of the addition; for one thing, it’ll extend 14.5km above ground and 15.5km under ground, resulting in easier connectivity. The new line»»»
UAE condemns terrorist shooting at gathering in Sydney, Australia
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist shooting incident that occurred at a Jewish gathering in the city of Sydney, Australia, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. Also Read: Bondi Beach mass shooting: 10 killed, multiple casualties, two in custody as»»»
Slovakia ‘won’t support anything’ that prolongs Ukraine conflict – Fico
Slovakia will vote against anything that would allow frozen Russian assets to be used to arm Ukraine, Prime Minister Robert Fico has said. He warned that further military aid would lead to the “senseless daily killing of hundreds of thousands of Russians and Ukrainians.” Kiev’s Western backers froz»»»
Syria, Saudi Arabia discuss strengthening civil aviation cooperation
Riyadh, Dec. 14 (SANA) Syria’s General Authority of Civil Aviation met with the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) on Sunday to explore ways to enhance technical cooperation and share expertise in the civil aviation sector, ahead of signing a joint memorandum of understanding in Riyad»»»
Safety alert Abu Dhabi: Civil Defence urges caution during rainfall
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has urged the public to follow key safety precautions during periods of rainfall, stressing the importance of avoiding behaviours that could endanger lives or property. In a statement, the authority highlighted six critical actions that residents sho»»»
Qatar among five largest donors to UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for 2025
New York: The State of Qatar expressed its pride in being among the five largest donor countries contributing to humanitarian aid to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) for 2025, with a total exceeding USD 1.528 billion, reflecting the utmost priority Qatar»»»
Kuwait's public prosecutor announces banking crimes prosecution office launching in '26
KUWAIT, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Public Prosecutor Saad Al-Safran announced on Sunday plans to establish a specialized prosecution office in 2026 to investigate banking crimes, including cyber fraud, bank forgery and bounced checks, strengthening protection of the national financial system.In a st»»»
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(read 12 people died) SEC-2LD-AUSTRALIA-SHOOTING Australia updates gunfire attack death toll to 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- Australian authorities, updating casualty toll of the gunfire attack that happened at the Bondi Beach area of Sydney earlier on Sunday, said 12 people died and 29 others»»»
UAE Friday prayer: New 12.45pm timing to enhance community and family life
Dubai: The General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments and Zakat stressed that the decision to bring forward the Friday sermon and prayer time to 12.45pm, effective from Friday, January 2, 2026, was made based on social considerations, following nearly four years of study. Dr Omar Habtoor »»»
Weather forecast: Chance of rain, stronger winds across parts of UAE
Abu Dhabi: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecast partially cloudy to occasionally cloudy weather tomorrow, with a chance of rainfall over some coastal and northern areas. Winds are expected to be light to moderate, becoming active at times. In a statement today, NCM said winds will be s»»»
Benghazi Chamber of Commerce participates in Cairo international event on Blue Economy
Benghazi Chamber of Commerce announced yesterday that its General Advisor, Prof. Boubacar Al-Mabrouk Boubacar, along with the Coordinator of the Fisheries and Marine Resources Division, Khaled Mohamed Al-Sakloul, participated in an international event held in Cairo, Egypt, organized by the Parliame»»»
Libyan Customs thwart two attempts to smuggle foreign currency at Tripoli’s Mitiga airport
The Libyan Customs Authority reported last Thursday (11 December) that it had successfully thwarted two attempts to smuggle foreign currency at Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport within 24 hours. In the first operation, the Investigations Unit of the Anti-Smuggling and Narcotics Department in Tripoli seized »»»
Australia updates gunfire attack death toll to 14
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- Australian authorities, updating casualty toll of the gunfire attack that happened at the Bondi Beach area of Sydney earlier on Sunday, said 14 people died and 29 others were wounded in the assault.One of the attackers was among the dead, the authorities said, adding »»»
Qatar condemns attack on beach near Sydney, Australia
DOHA: The State of Qatar has expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the attack that took place on Bondi Beach near Sydney, Australia, which resulted in deaths and injuries. In a statement on Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's firm stance against violence»»»
Qatar condemns attack on beach near Sydney, Australia
Doha, Qatar: Qatar expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the attack that took place on Bondi Beach near the Australian city of Sydney, which resulted in deaths and injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar’s firm stance of rejecting violence, terrorism, and cr»»»
Bondi Beach mass shooting: 10 killed, multiple casualties, two in custody as armed shooters target civilians
Dubai: At least 10 people were killed and six people have been taken to hospital following a shooting incident at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. According to the Guardian, the local police have confirmed that two people are in custody as investigations continue. New South Wales Police said the operation was»»»
CC-DB Wants Machine Voting Restored
At the beginning of next week, we will submit amendments to the Election Code that include restoring machine voting with sufficient control counting so that there are no speculations or explanations that someone somewhere is tampering with something, said Bozhidar Bozhanov, Deputy Floor Leader of C»»»
'Person of interest' detained over Brown University shooting, police say
A person of interest has been detained in connection with a US shooting at Brown University that left two people dead, police said. Nine others were injured when a gunman opened fire at the university in Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday. Police confirmed on Sunday a person had been detained, a»»»
Two US troops and an American civilian killed in Syria, Trump vows to 'retaliate'
Two US soldiers and an American civilian were killed in central Syria on Saturday after an alleged Islamic State group gunman opened fire on a joint US-Syrian patrol in Palmyra, US Central Command said. Three other troops were wounded before the attacker was killed by partner forces. US Presid»»»
Syrian gunman who killed three Americans was to be fired from security forces for 'extremist views'
Syria said on Sunday that the gunman who killed three Americans in the central Palmyra region was a member of its own security forces who was due to be dismissed for extremist views, a day after the deadly attack blamed by Washington on the Islamic State group. Syria's interior ministry said on Sun»»»
Tax Authority launches Unified Tax System and activation of Tax Police's role - recent high revenue collection rates commended
The Libyan Tax Authority announced last Friday (12 December) the official announcement of the launch of the Unified Tax System, along with the introduction of several digital platforms scheduled to become operational in 2026, as part of the Tax Authority’s digital transformation plan and modernizat»»»
EU condemns Bondi Beach attack, affirms solidarity with Australia
BRUSSELS, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- The European Union on Sunday strongly condemned the attack that took place at Bondi Beach in Australia, expressing shock over the resulting loss of life and affirming its solidarity with the Australian people and its support for the families of the victims.EU Commission P»»»
Kuwait Amir receives written letter from Pres. of Malawi
KUWAIT, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Sunday a written letter from the President of the Republic of Malawi, Arthur Peter Mutharika, concerning frameworks for strengthening the close bilateral relations between the two nations a»»»
Kuwait condemns attack on joint Syrian-US security patrol in Syria
KUWAIT, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday expressed the State of Kuwait's condemnation of the terrorist attack against a joint Syrian-American security patrol near the Syrian town of Tadmor (Palmyra) on Saturday.Several people were killed and wounded in the assault.The Kuwa»»»
Manju Warrier reacts to her ex-husband Dileep's acquittal in Kerala actor assault case: 'Justice for survivor incomplete'
Dubai: Minutes after survivor and actress Bhavana Menon reacted to Dileep's acquittal verdict and sentencing of six convicts to 20 years in prison, his first wife has expressed her disappointment at the outcome. "I have the utmost respect for the Honourable Court. But in this case justice for the s»»»
Traffic alert: Dubai-Sharjah delays after accident in rainy weather
Going from Dubai to Sharjah may take you a bit longer than usual, warns Dubai Police. On X (formerly Twitter), the authority notified commuters on Sun, Dec 14, that there’s been an accident on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, on the lane headed towards Sharjah. The police urged everyone going out on»»»
Trump hints at possible Republican loss in midterms
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump hinted that Republicans could lose the 2026 midterm elections, despite touting the "greatest economy in history," in an interview with the Wall Street Journal published Saturday. The Republican, who returned to the White House in January, has reg»»»
Kuwait hosts 115th Arab Energy Organization ministerial meeting
KUWAIT, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- The 115th ministerial meeting of the Arab Energy Organization (AEO) kicked off on Sunday, chaired by Minister of Oil Tareq Al-Roumi.The AEO member states convened the meeting to address organizational priorities and coordination amid rapid global energy developments.In his »»»
At least 10 dead, 2 arrested after mass shooting in Australia
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- Australian police announced on Sunday that at least 10 people were killed and 16 others injured, with two suspects arrested, following a shooting incident in the Bondi Beach area of Sydney.Authorities issued urgent warnings urging residents to remain indoors and avoid»»»
Syria joins OAPEC Council meeting in Kuwait for first time since liberation
Kuwait, Dec. 14 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Energy, Mohammed al-Bashir, participated in the Council of Ministers meetings of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) on Sunday in Kuwait, alongside energy and oil ministers from member states. The meetings focused on strengthenin»»»