Eurostar passengers wait for train services to be resumed at St. Pancras International station in London Tuesday. Eurostar cancelled all services Tuesday following a problem with the overhead power supply in the Channel Tunnel. Most trains are running as usual Wednesday. Photo by Akmen Tolga/EPA De»»»

If you are out today and find yourself in a minor road accident this New Year’s Eve, Dubai Police assures you that you don’t have to spend a long time waiting for a police patrol. The police tweeted that people facing this minor bump in the road should just head to the nearest fuel station (ADNOC, »»»

BELGRADE,- On December 28, Air Serbia achieved a historic success, breaking a record set in 1987 by the former airline JAT with 4,531,000 passengers carried, once again confirming its position as the fastest-growing airline in the region, Air Serbia announced this week. "This result is particularly»»»

More than three years after taking power in a military coup, Guinea’s junta leader Mamady Doumbouya secured a sweeping election victory on Tuesday that cements his grip on the presidency, in a vote critics say was held in a tightly controlled political environment as the country seeks to draw a lin»»»

For the first time since the outbreak of civil war in 2011, Libyans are reconnecting with their ancient heritage at the recently reopened national museum in Tripoli. In a historic building in central Tripoli, Libyans wander past ancient statues and artefacts at their national museum, which reopened»»»

Swiss Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Siroco Messerli extended his best wishes to the citizens of the republic on the occasion of the upcoming New Year. In his congratulatory address on behalf of the Swiss Embassy, ​​he wished the people of Kyrgyzstan and their families happiness, success, and prosperity »»»

Five people have been taken to hospital after an arson attack on a house in north Dublin. The incident took place at a property on Creston Avenue, Finglas at around 12:45 local time on Wednesday. A woman and a teenage boy suffered serious injuries as a result of the blaze. Gardaí (Irish police) and»»»

Beijing said Wednesday it had "successfully completed" military drills around Taiwan that simulated a blockade of the self-governing island's key ports. The war games began days after the US announced an unprecedented $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan.  Chinese warships and coastguard vess»»»

BELGRADE - In the year that is about to end, the Serbian MFA has continued, by deploying all its capacities, to work towards strengthening the international standing of the Republic of Serbia and enhancing its reputation worldwide, as well as advancing bilateral and multilateral cooperation, while »»»

DOHA: Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, visited the spring activity centres organised by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, as part of the ministry’s commitment to making productive use of students’ holiday time through programmes »»»

Tunis, Dec. 31 (TAP) – The Criminal Chamber of the Tunis Court of Appeal on Tuesday evening upheld the first-instance ruling sentencing Abir Moussi, president of the Free Destourian Party, to two years in prison in the case filed against her by the...»»»

Ankara, Dec 31 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan affirmed his country’s belief that Syria’s stability, political unity, and territorial integrity are fundamental to strengthening regional security and contributing positively to its surrounding region and the world. In a recorded New Yea»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council announced on Wednesday the organisation of an online auction covering a wide range of items, including vehicles, heavy equipment, real estate, movables, and distinctive vehicle license plates. The auction will be conducted through the Court Mzadat applicat»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Court of Cassation has issued a final ruling in the high-profile money laundering case known as the “Abu Sabah case”, partially overturning a Court of Appeal judgment by cancelling a Dh150 million joint fine and ordering instead the confiscation of funds derived from the crime. The»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC Arrest Terror-Linked Team in Southeastern Iran 31-12-2025 15:31 PM The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in Iran have identified »»»

On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will officially adopt the euro, completing a process of European integration that began with EU membership in 2007. With this step, the Bulgarian lev will exit circulation after nearly a century and a half, closing a chapter that began shortly after the country’s libera»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, exchanged congratulatory messages on the occasion of the New Year with Their Majesties, Excellencies and Highnesses, the leaders of friendly countries, in which His Highness expressed his wishes for them to have good health and happiness, an»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut said on Wednesday EU membership was Serbia's clear path and goal and that, in the past several months, the Serbian government had made a clear commitment to support the EU path, but that it would be good to also reach a national consensus on the matter. "If we want»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump thought, after viewing footage of the May 9th Victory Day military parade in Moscow, that Russia looked "invincible," The New York Times reported. The president, after being shown video footage of Russia's military parade, told his aides that the Rus»»»

Russia's defence ministry released a video Wednesday of a downed drone that it says Ukraine launched at President Vladimir Putin's residence in north-west Russia this week. Kyiv has denounced Moscow’s claims as a “lie”. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments. (FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP an»»»

U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Lesslie Viguerie and his wife wished the people of Kyrgyzstan a Happy New Year. The Ambassador wished that the coming year bring memorable moments, a spirit of optimism, and peaceful skies above. His spouse called for all children to be safe and surrounded by »»»

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Tunis, Dec. 31 (TAP) – The Chahed Observatory for Election Monitoring has called for a formal mechanism to review content of mandate withdrawal requests, warning that simply accepting requests on procedural grounds risks wasting public funds.Each...»»»

Dhaka: Bangladesh bid farewell on Wednesday to former prime minister Khaleda Zia in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million peop»»»

Dubai: Oman has tightened pre-entry requirements for expatriate workers under its professional accreditation system, requiring expatriates to verify their academic and professional qualifications before entering the country, while warning of strict penalties for forged certificates, local media rep»»»

Manila: In a viral post that’s got the low-carb community buzzing, Marco Reyes — the chemical-engineer-turned-keto-kingpin — links his health revolution to the nation’s hottest health drama, amid reports of a spike in heart attacks during the Christmas holidays. Marco isn’t just any fitness guru; h»»»

BELGRADE - In his New Year's greetings on Wednesday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said the country would be rejoicing at "phenomenal political news" within 24 hours. "Esteemed citizens, I wish you a happy New Year, and I believe we will be rejoicing at phenomenal political news within 24 hour»»»

Helsinki: Finnish police said Wednesday they had seized a vessel suspected of damaging a telecommunications cable that runs between Helsinki and Tallinn in the Gulf of Finland several hours earlier. No details about the identity of the vessel were disclosed. The ship is suspected of being "responsi»»»

Dubai Police is not leaving anything to chance tonight. As citizens, residents, and visitors to Dubai travel to their celebratory spots – places from where they can enjoy their meals, the glittering stars, and pyrotechnic and drone shows – to usher in 2026, it’s quietly taking care of the details. »»»

Dubai: Dubai Duty Free marked the arrival of the New Year with a celebratory draw on New Year’s Eve at Concourse B of Dubai International Airport, announcing three new US$1 million winners under its Millennium Millionaire promotion, alongside four luxury vehicle winners in the Finest Surprise draw.»»»

The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Health reported yesterday that, through Al-Hadba Al-Khadra General Hospital in Tripoli, and in cooperation with the Emergency Medicine and Support Centre, it had conducted a field exercise simulating the air transport of a critical emergency case to the hospital»»»

Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A New York police department came to the rescue of an unusual "masked suspect" found wandering loose in a town -- a deer with its head stuck in a bag. The Town of Ramapo Police Department said on social media that officers "responded to a report of a masked suspect roaming the area»»»

Kang Hoon-sik, the presidential chief of staff who also serves as a special envoy for strategic cooperation, speaks at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, South Korea, 30 December 2025, after returning from his trip to Poland to attend a signing ceremony for Hanwha Aerospace's export deal»»»

Abu Dhabi authorities have announced that public parking under Mawaqif will be free on Thursday, 1 January 2026, resuming at 8:00 am on Friday, January 2, 2026. The waiver also applies to the Musaffah M-18 truck parking lot during the holiday. In addition, the Darb toll gate system will be free of »»»

Peruvian authorities launched an investigation into a deadly train wreck near Machu File after trains operated by two rival companies collided head-on in a remote area. Photo by Ernesto Arias/EPA-EFE Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The driver of a train was killed and at least 40 passengers, including American to»»»

The United Arab Emirates is preparing to welcome the New Year 2026 with an unprecedented festive spectacle, headlined by fireworks and light shows stretching from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah. Al Wathba area in Abu Dhabi will host one of the largest New Year celebrations in the UAE and the region. The Hig»»»

BELGRADE - Professor Ljubodrag Savic from the Faculty of Economics in Belgrade said on Wednesday he believed a sale of Serbia's oil company NIS - which is under US sanctions due to its Russian majority ownership - to Hungary's MOL could be completed by March 24, 2026. "I am quite highly optimistic »»»

Sharjah Municipality has announced that public parking in the emirate will be free on Thursday, January 2026, to mark the occasion of the New Year. The exemption excludes smart parking lots and paid public parking areas that operate daily and on official holidays, clearly indicated by blue instruct»»»

The British online publication The Independent has released its ranking of the ten most attractive and affordable destinations in Europe for short city breaks in 2026. The list highlights cities that offer a variety of experiences, from history and architecture to nature and gastronomy, while remai»»»

Doha, Qatar: As Qatar prepares to welcome 2026, the country offers a rich mix of celebrations, heritage festivals, sporting events, and cultural experiences. From a spectacular New Year’s Eve countdown at Lusail Boulevard to desert traditions, equestrian competitions, and seasonal exhibitions, resi»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday hoped the Lebanese will enter the new year with a more stable and hopeful atmosphere. Reassuring that "the current atmosphere reflects positivity on all levels," Aoun reiterated that "the specter of war has become distant" but added "that does not mean it has been»»»

Abu Dhabi Government has enacted comprehensive human resources legislation aimed at modernising its employment framework, positioning itself as an employer of choice for high-performing professionals, and embedding meritocracy across its workforce of over 25,000. The law takes effect on January 1, »»»

DUbai: The final morning of 2025 began on a harsh note for residents of Delhi-NCR, as dense fog, severe cold and hazardous air quality combined to disrupt normal life across the region, severely impacting road, rail and air travel. A sharp drop in temperatures, extremely low visibility and poor pol»»»

Tourism remains a stable and steadily developing sector in Bulgaria, with further growth anticipated in 2026. Speaking to the Bulgarian National Radio, Prof. Rumen Draganov, director of the Institute for Analysis and Evaluation in Tourism, said, “Tourism is quite stable in the country as an economy»»»

From 1 January 2026, Bulgaria officially switches to the euro, with the fixed conversion rate set at 1 euro = 1.95583 leva (BGN). For the first month, until 31 January 2026 inclusive, a dual-circulation period will apply, allowing cash payments to be made either in leva or in euros, depending on th»»»

The second half of December marked a transformative conclusion to the year for Saudi Arabia, defined by a major policy shift to empower the industrial sector, world-class recognition in digital governance, and unprecedented levels of commercial and religious tourism activity. Industrial empowerment»»»

A special drone show over Knyaz Alexander I Battenberg Square in Sofia will mark the first minutes of Bulgaria’s membership in the euro area, the Finance Ministry said. The event will be livestreamed on the official online channels of the euro introduction campaign at evroto.bg/bg/live/146# and fac»»»

Auckland rang in 2026 with a downtown fireworks display launched from New Zealand's tallest structure, Sky Tower, making it the first major city to greet the new year amid rainy weather. South Pacific countries are the first to bid farewell to 2025. Clocks struck midnight in Auckland, a city of 1.7»»»

Russia's defense ministry published a video Wednesday of a downed drone that it said Ukraine launched at President Vladimir Putin's residence in northwest Russia this week -- a claim Kyiv has branded a "lie". Moscow made the allegation shortly after Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky held talks wi»»»

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