The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it has voluntarily ended the mission of its remaining military units in Yemen, effectively ending its military presence in the country.In a statement issued by the UAE Ministry of Defence, Abu Dhabi said its armed forces completed their military ro»»»

Sharjah: Scattered rainfall is affecting several parts of the UAE, bringing cooler temperatures, strong winds, and rough seas, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported. Light to moderate showers were recorded in Al Dhaid and Mleiha in Sharjah, Al Farfar in Fujairah, and continued across Aj»»»

Freemasons have asked the UK High Court for an emergency injunction to block the Metropolitan Police’s new requirement that officers and staff must declare if they are members of Freemasonry or similar groups, according to media reports. The policy is part of ongoing investigations into alleged mas»»»

Meta says it is acquiring the Chinese-founded AI firm Manus as it looks to boost the capabilities of its tech. Bloomberg analysts and The Wall Street Journal suggested the purchase could be worth more than $2bn (£1.48bn). Meta said the deal would help improve its own AI by giving people access to "»»»

Iranian students staged street protests in Tehran on Tuesday, a day after the capital's shopkeepers demonstrated against economic hardship and won a message of understanding from the president. According to Ilna, a news agency associated with Iran's labor movement, protests erupted at seven Tehran »»»

Tunis, Dec. 30 (TAP) - The weather will remain partly to mostly cloudy on Tuesday night, with temporarily thundery rain along the northern coastal areas and passing clouds elsewhere.Local fog may appear in the southwest late at night, according to...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments' department of Islamic Research and Studies announced today that it will organize a seminar on Jan. 6 at Imam Muhammad ibn Abd Al Wahhab Mosque after Isha prayer. Director of the Department of Islamic Research and Studies Sheikh Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Than»»»

Bulgaria’s Armed Forces in 2025: Pay Increases, F-16 Deliveries, and Legislative Updates F-16 Fighter Jets In 2025, Bulgaria saw the first deliveries of the F-16 fighter jets under the initial contract with the United States signed in 2019. By December 18, all eight aircraft had been formally prese»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian army is the most combat-ready in the world, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said on Tuesday. "Today, it can be said with confidence that the Russian army is the most combat-ready in the world," Belousov said in his New Year's message, adding that the Russian »»»

Dubai: Beachgoers and residents are advised to stay cautious on Tuesday as strong winds are expected to create rough sea conditions, particularly along the Arabian Gulf. The UAE’s National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued yellow and amber weather alerts due to dusty conditions and turbulent s»»»

Dubai: Eurostar - the arterial rail link that connects some of the biggest railway hubs in Europe - has suspended all trains connecting London to Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels on Tuesday after a power supply issue in the Channel tunnel, a spokeswoman confirmed. Sign up for our daily business newsle»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesWhat challenges does the world economy face in 2026?Srinivas MazumdaruFrom trade tensions and high debt burdens to fears of an AI stocks bubble, the global economy will face an array of risks that could dampen growth in the new year. https://p.dw.com/p/55gqlThe OECD says the wo»»»

Octopus Energy is set to spin off its Kraken Technologies arm as a standalone company after a deal to sell a stake in the platform valued it at $8.65bn (£6.4bn). The energy giant, Britain's biggest gas and electricity supplier, has sold a $1bn stake in the AI-based division to a group of investors »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday that it has decided to end the remaining presence of its counter-terrorism teams in Yemen, citing recent developments and their potential impact on the safety and effectiveness of ongoing missions, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. Also Re»»»

North Bucharest Investments (NBI) CEO Vlad Musteata and his team turned 2025 into a defining year for the company. With over 4,000 active units in its pipeline, NBI expects to continue on an upward trajectory regardless of the complexity of the economic landscape. By Anda Sebesi What were your comp»»»

For Alexandru Manea, CEO & Founder of Monarc Development, CEO & Founder of ANG I Forbes Global Properties, and Owner of Radisson Blu Hotel & Residences Mamaia, 2025 marked a shift from vision to large-scale execution, highlighted by the evolution of Romania’s first global branded-residences project»»»

Balancing growth, quality, and consistency while connecting clinicians to innovation, education, and a people-centered, clinically reliable ecosystem remains the central managerial priority for Arhip Pogurski, the founder and CEO of GURSK, who talked to Business Review about the elements behind the»»»

New Delhi, India: Dense fog on Tuesday shrouded the Indian capital territory and its outskirts, impacting flight and train services. The fog led to the disruption of air travel, causing large-scale flight cancellations and delays at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi. According »»»

Ministry of Foreign Affairs' spokesperson Lin Jian speaks during a press conference in Beijing, China, 05 February 2025. File ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES/EPA Dec. 29 (Asia Today) -- China's foreign ministry on Monday demanded the United States halt arms sales to Taiwan and warned that U.S. involvement »»»

EDINBURGH Thousands of people, some dressed as Vikings carrying flaming torches, marched through Scotland’s capital of Edinburgh as a procession kicked off the country’s world-famous New Year celebrations. Around 15,000 participants, led by bagpipers, walked through the city’s historic centre late »»»

Dubai: Eurostar has warned of major disruption as New Year’s Eve travel peaks, advising passengers to postpone their journeys due to severe delays and last-minute cancellations in the Channel Tunnel. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The operator has urged people not to »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives for peace talks at U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, hours before more than 90 Ukrainian drones allegedly targeted Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence in the early hours of Monday. Photo courtesy Ukrainian P»»»

Eurostar has told passengers to postpone their travel plans after power supply problems caused "major disruption" in the Channel Tunnel. Le Shuttle has said services at both terminals in Folkestone and Calais have been temporarily suspended "due to a power supply issue". A number of Eurostar trains»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesWhat are the challenges facing the world economy in 2026?Srinivas MazumdaruFrom trade tensions and high debt burdens to fears of an AI stocks bubble, the global economy will face an array of risks that could dampen growth in the new year. https://p.dw.com/p/55gqlThe OECD says t»»»

Dubai: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to resume flights between Islamabad and London, marking the end of a six-year hiatus in the route. The national carrier will operate four flights per week, landing passengers at London’s Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, a move aimed at enhancing trave»»»

Great white sharks in the Mediterranean Sea are in danger of disappearing, with illegal fishing contributing to their decline. This is according to research by US scientists, working in partnership with UK charity Blue Marine Foundation. They say some of the most threatened species - including grea»»»

During the January holidays, the management and staff of Kyrgyzstan’s energy companies will work as usual. The Ministry of Energy reported. Starting today, all regional power grids have organized on-call teams with one representative from management. In the event of possible outages, special equipm»»»

Thousands of people, some dressed as Vikings carrying flaming torches, marched through Scotland's capital of Edinburgh as a procession kicked off the country's world-famous New Year celebrations. Around 15,000 participants, led by bagpipers, walked through the city's historic center late Monday as »»»

The lowest temperatures in Bulgaria in January are expected to range between minus 18 and minus 13 degrees Celsius, with milder conditions along the Black Sea coast, while the highest temperatures will be between 10 and 15 degrees, reaching up to 18 degrees in some areas of the Fore-Balkan region, »»»

Dubai: From midnight fireworks in Dubai to beach parties in Miami and once-in-a-lifetime safaris in Kenya, New Year’s Eve is celebrated very differently around the world. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.For UAE travellers planning a very last-minute year-end escape, he»»»

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The upcoming adoption of the euro as the national currency in Bulgaria from the beginning of 2026 dominates the news media on Tuesday. Many outlets carry articles with practical tips to help people through the transition, or recall the key steps Bulgaria took to join the eurozone. TRANSITION TO EUR»»»

President Donald Trump warned the US could carry out further military strikes against Iran if it attempts to rebuild its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. He made the remarks to journalists alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Monday. In J»»»

The government in 2025 worked like a programme-based cabinet despite appearing political, outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said on Tuesday at the start of the cabinet’s last meeting of the year. Zhelyazkov described the year as dynamic, complex and important on the geopolitical, European an»»»

A 45-meter flagpole flying the national flag of the Kyrgyz Republic has been installed at Dostuk checkpoint on the Kyrgyz—Uzbek border. The surrounding area has been landscaped and transformed into a modern recreational zone, the Osh City Hall reported. The project was implemented on the initiative»»»

The Romanian and CEE startup ecosystems are set to grow in 2026 following two years of structural changes in the way capital was formed and deployed in the region. Going forward, funds will be looking to startups working on AI-driven B2B software, cybersecurity, and dual-use technology, as well as »»»

Ras Al Khaimah Police have issued a public safety advisory urging residents and visitors to exercise caution as strong winds and unstable weather conditions affect the emirate. Authorities advised the public to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, warning that high winds can pose serious risks. Th»»»

Content warning: this article includes details about the impact of conflict on children in war zones and descriptions of injuries that some readers may find distressing. The first thing was that Abdelrahman's dad was killed. The family home was struck by an Israeli air strike. The boy's mum, Asma a»»»

DOHA: QNB Private Banking continues to strengthen its position as a leading wealth management institution in Qatar and the wider region, following its recognition in 2025 by respected financial publications, including Global Finance and MEED. During the year, QNB was named Best Private Bank in Qata»»»

Tunis, Dec. 30 (TAP) – The weather, on Tuesday, will be at times heavily cloudy, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds will blow from the west. They will be relatively strong along the coasts and weak to...»»»

DOHA: The construction sector in Qatar is experiencing growing momentum, supported by an increase in building permits during 2025. The first nine months of this year registered 7,138 building permits compared to 6,279 during the same period in 2024. This represents a 13.7 percent year-on-year incre»»»

Dubai: As the UAE prepares to ring in the New Year, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a detailed forecast for the final day of 2025. Residents planning outdoor celebrations can expect a fair to partly cloudy day, though the atmosphere will be characterised by a noticeable "winter »»»

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has launched a review into what she calls "serious information failures" in the case of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El Fattah. In a letter to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, Cooper said she, Sir Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy "were al»»»

Fireworks will be permitted in Bulgaria only within a limited time window, from 6:00 p.m. on December 31 until 2:00 a.m. on January 1, authorities have confirmed. During the recent holiday period, the Sofia Fire Safety and Population Protection Directorate handled 22 emergency reports, most of them»»»

Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said. It was also the first time that the three-year temperature average broke through the threshold set in the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting warming to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 »»»

The installation of a modern Category III (CAT III) runway lighting system is underway at Manas International Airport, the press service of Airports of Kyrgyzstan JSC reported. The installation of the lighting equipment is being carried out in accordance with international civil aviation standards.»»»

A fatal accident has occurred in Bishkek. The Department of Internal Affairs of Sverdlovsky district reported. According to department spokesperson Nazgul Imanbaeva, police received a report today at 9:02 a.m. Initial reports indicated that two men had drowned in the Big Chui Canal on Auezov Street»»»

Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), in cooperation with the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, inaugurated the ‘Legacy of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022’ exhibition, yesterday. The exhibition opened in the presence of General Manager of Katara, Prof Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti and seve»»»

Dubai: A Filipino educator has made history after being named a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in King Charles III’s New Year Honours list for 2025. Edison David, an Executive Headteacher and Ofsted Lead Inspector in the United Kingdom, received the prestigious appoi»»»