2 'Hezbollah members' killed in Israeli strikes in Sibline, Adaisseh
Two Hezbollah members were killed Tuesday in two Israeli drone strikes in south Lebanon and the Chouf district, the Israeli army said. In the Chouf district town of Sibline, near Sidon, around 40 kilometers from the nearest border with Israel, a pickup truck was targeted, resulting in the death of »»»
Parliament to Consider 2026 Budget Extension Bill on Wednesday
The budget extension bill will be the first item on the agenda of Wednesday’s plenary session. Earlier in the day, the bill was approved by the parliamentary budget committee. The budget issue is also among the topics discussed in government-forming consultations with the president and political pa»»»
Sheikh Hamdan attends ‘Dubai Lunch’ initiative promoting Emirati hospitality
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, joined more than 200 local dignitaries and families in Deira on Tuesday to launch the ‘Dubai Lunch’ initiative, a new programme»»»
Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed reviews marine traffic management plan for New Year festivities
Dubai: Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, conducted a comprehensive review of the strategic plan at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation headquarters at Mina Rashid on December 16. The visit saw Sheikh Mansoor receive»»»
Dubai Airport's busiest day will see 312,000 passengers - here's how to beat the crowds
Dubai: Dubai International Airport has updated its festive travel forecasts, revealing that December 28 will now be the busiest day of the year, according to Dubai Airports, the operator of the world's busiest hub, DXB, and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Sign up for our daily business news»»»
How Russia strikes back at EU asset seizure scheme – DW – 12/16/2025
Katharina BahnThe EU wants to support Ukraine with the help of frozen Russian state assets. But Moscow is fighting back, and is suing the Belgian financial services provider Euroclear, which manages the assets. https://p.dw.com/p/55PpqAdvertisementThe European Union plans to use frozen Russian asse»»»
Uruguay closes 2025 with strong performance in beef exports - UPI.com
Several people cut roast meat during the launch of the Grilling World Cup, in Montevideo, Uruguay, in March 2024. The country was expected to export about 548,000 metric tons of beef in 2025, generating nearly $2.7 billion in revenue. File Photo by Mara Quintero/EPA Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Uruguay is set »»»
Thousands of dinosaur footprints found on Italian mountain
Thousands of dinosaur footprints dating back 210 million years have been found in a national park in northern Italy. The footprints - some of which are up to 40cm (15in) in diameter - are aligned in parallel rows, and many show clear traces of toes and claws. It is thought the dinosaurs were prosau»»»
US Urges Ukraine to Accept Last Offer of 'Platinum' Security Guarantees - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States has told Ukraine to accept its "platinum standard" offer of security guarantees or lose it, The Telegraph newspaper reported, citing US officials. US officials reportedly warned that the guarantees "will not be on the table forever," arguing that both Ukraine an»»»
Sheikh Hamdan Launches ‘Dubai Lunch’ initiative promoting Emirati hospitality
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, joined more than 200 local dignitaries and families in Deira on Tuesday to launch the ‘Dubai Lunch’ initiative, a new programme»»»
The Oligarch Part 1: How one powerful man made Zelensky president, turned Ukraine into his pocket state and sent it to war
Igor Kolomoisky emerged from the rough-and-tumble 1990s with one of Ukraine’s largest business empires and a reputation for ruthlessness. Having built PrivatBank into Ukraine’s largest bank, he plundered it for billions in an elaborate scheme that RT sheds new light on after examining hundreds of p»»»
Israel, US discuss 'expanded' talks with Lebanon, return of displaced Lebanese
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. envoy Tom Barack discussed in their meeting on Monday a framework to “continue civil dialogue with Lebanon, with expectations that it will soon expand to additional areas,” diplomatic sources told the Israel Hayom newspaper. Two weeks ago, a first »»»
Korea Zinc to bolster U.S. strategic minerals supply chain - UPI.com
South Korean company will team up with Washington on $7.4 billion project. Korea Zinc’s factory in South Korea. The world’s largest zinc manufacturer will build a new smelter in the United States in cooperation with Washington. Photo courtesy of Korea Zinc SEOUL, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Non-ferrous metal »»»
Pentagon 'escalating' investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly over video - UPI.com
The Department of Defense is escalating its investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., over a video he made with other Congressional Democrats telling service members to disobey illegal orders. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- The Pentagon is ramping up its investig»»»
Deputy Foreign Minister Shekerletova Meets with Cyprus Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna
Deputy Foreign Minister Elena Shekerletova met with Cypriot Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna in Brussels on Monday, her Ministry said on Tuesday. The meeting took place on the eve of the six-month Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, beginning January 12026, and included »»»
Exclusive Footage Shows Filipino Personnel Wielding Knives At Xianbin Jiao
China's Foreign Ministry on Monday revealed that Philippine personnel threatened Chinese law enforcement officers with knives during a recent, organized provocation near Xianbin Jiao in the South China Sea. An exclusive video footage obtained by the Global Times on the same day showed that Philippi»»»
Austrian owners wanted to dump cute Hungarian dog triggering national outrage
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Finance min. meets head of IMF mission in Kuwait
KUWAIT, Dec 16 (KUNA) -- Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy and Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Dr. Subaih Abdulaziz Al-Mukhaizeem discussed with head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission in Kuwait Francisco Parodi th»»»
Lusail International Circuit achieves FIA Three Star Environmental Accreditation
Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) received Three-Star Environmental Accreditation from the FIA – its highest level of recognition for environmental performance. LIC stands out as the world’s only venue to hold FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation that hosts Formula 1, MotoGP, an»»»
African Development Bank adopts new cooperation strategy with Libya for 2025–28 to support economic recovery, reconstruction, and diversification
The Tripoli based Libyan government reported today that the African Development Bank (AfDB) has adopted a new cooperation strategy with Libya for the period 2025–2028, aimed at supporting economic recovery, reconstruction, and diversification. The Bank explained that the strategy, approved by the G»»»
16-year-old faces criminal charges after stabbing classmate in Kypseli school
A 16-year-old girl in Athens is facing two felony charges and one misdemeanor after stabbing her 14-year-old classmate at a school in Kypseli. She has been charged with attempted murder, carrying a weapon on school grounds and unlawful use of a weapon, and has been referred to a juvenile investigat»»»
Qatar Stock Exchange Index closes lower
Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange index closed lower on Tuesday, falling by 31.28 points, or 0.29%, to end the session at 10,726.68 points. Trading saw about 85.66 million shares exchanged, with a total value of approximately QAR 263.6 million, across 17,021 transactions spanning all sectors. Shares o»»»
Akakus Oil successfully drills and commissions well A-46 with a production capacity of 3,750 barrels per day
Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported today that Akakus Oil Operations successfully drilled and commissioned well A-46 with a production capacity of 3,750 barrels of oil per day. This, the NOC added, marks a new milestone within its planned 2025 drilling programme. On a wider outloo»»»
Watch: Weasel-like fisher seen in Cleveland for the first time since 1800s - UPI.com
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cleveland Metroparks (@clevemetroparks) Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Cleveland Metroparks announced a fisher -- an animal related to weasels and ferrets -- has been caught on camera in a city wildlife area for the first time in over a century. Cleveland Metroparks, »»»
Bondi attack suspects trained by Islamic fighters in Philippines - UPI.com
Philippine armed forces advance into Marawi city on the southern island of Mindanao amid fierce fighting with foreign Islamist fighters and local rebels allied to ISIS in May 2017. The then-President and former mayor of Davao City, Rodrigo Duterte, declared martial law in the region days later. Aus»»»
Trump's executive order classifies illicit fentanyl as 'weapon of mass destruction' - UPI.com
1 of 4 | President Donald Trump signs an executive order designating fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction" in the Oval Office of the White House on Monday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 15 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Monday designated illicit fentanyl as a "weapon of mas»»»