Bulgaria Faces Strong Winds and Cold Snap as Weather Warnings Issued
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a combined orange and yellow wind warning covering nearly all of Bulgaria, signaling strong and potentially hazardous winds. An orange alert has been declared for the districts of Vidin, Vratsa, Montana, Pleven, Sofia region, Lovech, Ga»»»
Temperatures overnight Saturday range from 3°C to 8°C in Western Regions, 9°C to 14°C elsewhere
Tunis, Dec 27 (TAP) - Overnight temperatures on Saturday are expected to range between 3°C and 8°C in western regions and between 9°C and 14°C elsewhere, according to a bulletin issued by the National Institute of Meteorology.The weather will...»»»
Dh30 million UAE Lottery results announced: Winning numbers out now
Dubai: Dubai: The UAE Lottery has announced the winning numbers for Saturday’s weekly Lucky Day Draw No. 251227, held under the new weekly raffle format. Also Read: Dh30 million UAE Lottery announces new rules: How to win jackpot, when to split prizesThe winning numbers for the Lucky Day draw were:»»»
Egypt’s Grand Mufti condemns Homs mosque bombing
Cairo, Dec. 27 (SANA) Egypt’s Grand Mufti on Saturday condemned the terrorist bombing that struck a mosque in Homs in central Syria, describing the attack as a major crime and a violation of the sanctity of places of worship. Nazir Mohamed Ayyad, Egypt’s Grand Mufti and head of the General Secretar»»»
Almost 40% of Germans Say Merz Cabinet May Collapse Before Term Ends - Poll
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - In Germany, 37% of residents believe Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government is unlikely to serve its full term, set to end in early 2029, according to a YouGov poll for Welt am Sonntag published on Saturday. According to the poll, 37% of respondents see it as "very unlikely" that»»»
Hezbollah Condemns Homs Mosque Attack, Calls for Justice and Harsh Punishment of Perpetrators
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance in Lebanon strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting worshippers at the Imam Ali Mosque in the Syrian city of Homs, which claimed the lives of several people and wounded dozens. In a statement issued on Saturday, the group denounced the assault as a “heinous c»»»
Weather alert: UAE braces for rain and dusty winds on Sunday
Dubai: The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology has forecast partly cloudy to occasionally overcast conditions across the country on Sunday, with a chance of convective cloud formation and rainfall in some coastal, northern, and eastern areas. Winds are expected to be light to moderate, occasionall»»»
Second edition of the IC3IT Conference on Intelligent Information Technologies, March 26-28 in Hammamet
Tunis, Dec 27 (TAP)-The second International Conference on Innovative and Intelligent Information Technologies (IC3IT’ 26) will be held on March 26-28, 2026, in Hammamet, Tunisia.The conference aims to provide a platform for researchers,...»»»
UK teacher ‘likened to terrorist’ for showing students Trump videos – Telegraph
A teacher at a school in Britain says he was “likened to a terrorist” for showing his students several videos of US President Donald Trump, The Telegraph has reported. According to the paper, the man was forced to resign from Henley College in Oxfordshire, after he was accused of radicalizing stude»»»
EU should never bow to Trump’s demands – European Commission vice-president
The EU should listen to US President Donald Trump but never yield to his demands, Teresa Ribera, the European Commission’s vice-president, stated in an interview with the Financial Times published on Friday. Brussels should listen to but not blindly accept demands from Washington to ditch laws on ‘»»»
Spanish man and 3 children missing after Indonesia tourist boat sinks
Jakarta: A Spanish man and three of his children are missing after a tourist boat sank in rough seas in Indonesia, rescuers told AFP on Saturday. The vessel was carrying 11 people when it sank in the Padar Island Strait near the popular tourist destination of Labuan Bajo on Friday night, state news»»»
6.6-magnitude earthquake hits off Taiwan: USGS
Taipei: A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's northeastern coast on Saturday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, the second major tremor to hit the island within days. Taiwan's weather agency, which put the magnitude at 7.0, said the quake hit at 23:05 pm (1505 GMT) at a depth of 73 kil»»»
China Welcomes Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire, Plans Talks
China on Saturday welcomed a joint ceasefire statement signed by Cambodia and Thailand and said its foreign minister would meet his counterparts from both countries in China, according to a notice posted on the foreign ministry's website late in the day. Cambodia and Thailand agreed on Saturday to»»»
Italian Authorities Arrest 9 for Allegedly Funding Hamas Through Charities
Italian authorities arrested nine people linked to three charitable organizations on suspicion of raising millions of euros in funds for the Palestinian group Hamas, anti-terrorism prosecutors said in a statement Saturday. The suspects are accused of sending about 7 million euros ($8.2 million) to »»»
Somalia’s Al-Shabaab Vows to Fight Any Israeli Use of Somaliland
Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked militant group Al-Shabaab vowed Saturday to fight any attempt by Israel "to claim or use parts of Somaliland" following its recognition of the breakaway territory. "We will not accept it, and we will fight against it," Al-Shabaab said in a statement. Its spokesman Ali Dhee»»»
Netanyahu to Meet Trump in US on Monday for Talks on Iran, Gaza, Hezbollah, Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, an Israeli official told AFP, in what is seen as a crucial visit for the next steps of the fragile Gaza truce plan. It will be Netanyahu's fifth visit to see key ally Trump in the United States »»»
Fresh UK sanctions on Syria send a message
As Syrians were celebrating the full repeal of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, the United Kingdom announced a new round of sanctions—an unmistakable reminder that Syria’s reckoning with punitive measures is far from over. By targeting not only figures linked to the former regime but also »»»
Tickets for Lusail Boulevard ‘Al-Majlis’ December 31 celebration on sale
Doha, Qatar: Tickets are now on sale for the Lusail Boulevard ‘Al-Majlis’ December 31 celebration, promising an evening of festive entertainment. Organisers said the event will feature fireworks, drone and light shows, along with a range of live attractions designed to create a celebratory atmosphe»»»
6.6-magnitude earthquake hits off Taiwan: USGS
A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's northeastern coast on Saturday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, the second major tremor to hit the island within days. Taiwan's weather agency, which put the magnitude at 7.0, said the quake hit at 23:05 pm (1505 GMT) at a depth of 73 kilometres »»»
6.6-Magnitude Earthquake Hits off Taiwan
A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's northeastern coast on Saturday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Taiwan's weather service, which put the magnitude at 7.0, said the quake hit at 23:05 pm (1505 GMT) at a depth of 73 kilo»»»
Iran President Says US, Israel, Europe Waging ‘Total War’ on Country
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in an interview published on Saturday that the United States, Israel and Europe were waging "total war" against his country. "In my opinion, we are at total war with the United States, Israel and Europe. They want to bring our country to its knees," Pezeshki»»»
Hungarian teen assaults teacher at special needs school
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Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for Hamas
Italian police have arrested nine people accused of raising around €7m (£6m) for Hamas over more than two years. The money was ostensibly collected as humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians, a police statement said, but was instead sent to the militant group via a "complex fundraising system". »»»
UAE-Latin America partnerships: Unlocking investment opportunities
Abu Dhabi: The UAE continues to expand its network of economic and investment partnerships with strategic markets around the world, strengthening investment flows, opening new horizons for trade, and supporting sustainable growth objectives. The UAE is seeking to diversify its economic partners and»»»
UAE welcomes UN Assessment Mission to El Fasher; calls for unhindered aid access, humanitarian truce
Abu Dhabi: Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, said, “We welcome the United Nations’ assessment mission to El Fasher, an important step toward restoring humanitarian access for civilians who have endured months of siege and deprivation. This access must now become sust»»»
Patriarch Daniil Leads Liturgy at St Stephen Church in Istanbul on Feast Day
Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Patriarch Daniil led a festive liturgy at the Bulgarian Orthodox St Stephen Church in Istanbul on Saturday, the feast day of St Stephen the Protomartyr, during his first peaceful visit to the city. In his sermon, Patriarch Daniil said the Iron Church is»»»
NATO’s scandal-ridden boss wants war with Russia to be his next train wreck
NATO boss, Mark Rutte, says that Western Europe could be heading toward a war with Russia “like our grandparents experienced.” Which implies that he has a phenomenal memory of World War II, 80 years ago. This is especially impressive coming from a man known in the Netherlands, where he spent fourte»»»
Russia is ‘El Dorado’ for Trump’s inner circle – WSJ
US President Donald Trump’s envoys in negotiations with Moscow, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, see Russia as an “El Dorado” with vast natural resources and rich investment opportunities, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with their thinking. Both believe that lif»»»
Egypt, Norway Foreign Ministers discuss regional developments
Cairo: Egypian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Norwegian counterpart, Espen Barth Eide, discussed, during a phone call on Saturday, the latest regional developments, particularly the situation in the Gaza Strip. The Egyptian foreign ministry said in a statement today that the two ministers »»»
UNIFIL says peacekeeper wounded by Israeli fire
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said an Israeli attack near their position in the country's south wounded a peacekeeper on Friday, reiterating a call for Israel to "cease aggressive behavior." It is the latest incident reported by the peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, where UNIFIL acts »»»
Inoue beats Picasso by unanimous decision in Saudi debut
Riyadh: Japan's unbeaten Naoya Inoue beat Mexico's Alan Picasso by unanimous decision in Riyadh on Saturday to pave the way for a mouthwatering potential showdown with countryman Junto Nakatani. Inoue gave another performance befitting his "Monster" nickname in his first fight in Saudi Arabia to su»»»
Cherki stars in Man City win at Forest
Nottingham: Rayan Cherki bolstered Manchester City's title charge as the France star capped a superb display with the late goal that sealed a 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Pep Guardiola's side survived a scare from Forest to move to the top of the Premier League thanks to the inspired C»»»
Sofia-Burgas Train Hits Horse-Cart: Mother and Toddler Die, Others Survive
In a tragic accident near Sliven, a 2-year-old child and his 35-year-old mother were killed this morning when a Sofia-Burgas passenger train collided with a horse-cart at the “Debelata Koriya” railway crossing. The horse-cart was carrying five to six people. The mother and child died instantly at t»»»
Uzbekistan prepares to send its first national astronaut into space - | 24.KG
Uzbekistan has, for the first time in its history of independence, begun work on launching an artificial satellite into space and sending its first astronaut—a citizen of the country—into orbit. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced this in his address to Parliament. «The astronaut will visit the »»»
GCC condemns Israeli recognition of so-called "Somaliland"
Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Friday condemned the Israeli entity's recognition of the so-called Somaliland as an independent country. Secretary General of the GCC, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, expressed his strong condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli occupation forces' declarat»»»
UN chief welcomes Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire: spokesman
United Nations, United States: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday welcomed a deal announced by Thailand and Cambodia to put an end to weeks of deadly border clashes, his spokesman said. Guterres called the ceasefire agreement a positive step towards "alleviating the suffering of civi»»»
Red Crescent donates 41 first-aid kits to Defense Ministry Military Hospital - | 24.KG
The National Red Crescent Society has donated 41 first-aid kits and office equipment to the Military Hospital of the Ministry of Defense of Kyrgyzstan to support medical care for servicemen, the ministry’s press service reported. The initiative is being carried out as part of cooperation aimed at s»»»
Sadyr Japarov reviews operations of fish feed production plant - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov inspected the operating conditions of the fish feed production plant Tian-Shan Trout LLC in Chui region, the presidential press service reported. The head of state was informed that $5 million was invested in the construction of the facility, which was built on»»»
Cable car launched in test mode at Ala-Archa Nature Park - | 24.KG
A cable car has been launched in test mode at Ala-Archa Nature Park. A video of the launch appeared on social media the day before. As it was previously reported, the cable car is being built by the Austrian-Swiss Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group. The company is implementing cable car construction projec»»»
Looking back at Israel and Iran's ‘12-day war’: Direct conflict breaks out between arch-enemies
When Israel launched a lightening attack on Iran’s military and nuclear sites on June 13, it kickstarted a conflict dubbed the “12-day war” by US President Donald Trump. Although the whirlwind clash lasted less than two weeks, it caused unprecedented destruction in Israel and considerably weakened »»»
African Union and Somalia denounce Israel's recognition of Somaliland
The African Union and Somalia denounced Israel's announcement on Friday that it viewed Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state". Israel is the first country to recognise Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991. Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily on Fr»»»
French police arrest suspect after three women stabbed on Paris metro
French police on Friday arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of stabbing three women at different stations on a central Paris metro line during the busy end-of-year period. The attacks, which left the victims injured but not in critical condition, triggered a rapid manhunt and heightened security o»»»
Russia says it neutralized 955 Ukrainian soldiers the past 24-hours
Moscow: The Russian Ministry of Defense, Saturday, said that 955 Ukrainian soldiers were killed over the past 24-hours as a result of its military operations on various fronts. In its daily report on the course of military operations in Ukraine, the ministry stated that Russian forces carried out a»»»
Going to a football match? Here’s how to stay safe and avoid penalties
Sharjah Police have outlined clear guidelines to ensure a secure, family-friendly football experience under the motto “Comply to Enjoy.” Attending a live football match brings excitement, colour, and a strong sense of community. To keep that experience safe and enjoyable for everyone, Sharjah Polic»»»
Robbery gang dismantled in Thessaloniki
Police have arrested 12 people, including four foreign nationals, over a series of thefts in the Toumba area of Thessaloniki. Investigators say the group carried out at least nine crimes between late July and mid-November, including burglaries, shoplifting, street muggings and a vehicle theft. The »»»
Hundreds arrested, weapons, drugs seized during pre-New Year crackdown in Indian capital
NEW DELHI: In the run-up to the New Year celebrations, police in the Indian capital Delhi have arrested hundreds of people besides seizing weapons and drugs during an extensive crackdown to prevent criminal activities during the festive rush, officials said Saturday. The police made the arrests dur»»»
Hatta Festival 2025 brings community camping experience to the mountains
Dubai: As part of the Hatta Festival 2025, Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, organised a community camping experience in the Hatta Mountains, bringing people together for a weekend of outdoor learning and shared activities. The programme was designed to encourag»»»
Arab Parliament condemns Homs terror blast, affirms solidarity with Syria.
Cairo, Dec. 27 (SANA)The Arab Parliament strongly condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque in the city of Homs, affirming its solidarity with Syria in this tragedy. In a statement published on its official website on Saturday, the Parliament declared its absolute rejection of all form»»»