BCT cuts key interest rate by 50 basis points to 7% effective Jan. 7, 2026 [update 1]
Tunis, Dec. 30 (TAP) - The Executive Board of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) decided at its meeting on Tuesday to cut the key interest rate by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 7%, effective January 7, 2026.The rates on the 24-hour lending and...»»»
Iran-Venezuela arms trade triggers U.S. sanctions - UPI.com
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the Treasury Department announced sanctions against Venezuelans, Iranians and companies in both nations for facilitating illicit arms trades. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control on Tuesda»»»
Alabama judge vacates sentence of woman convicted for her baby's stillbirth - UPI.com
Dec. 30 (UPI) -- An Alabama judge has vacated the conviction of a woman sentenced to 18 years in prison for the death of her unborn baby upon discovery of new evidence that may show she may not be to blame for the stillbirth. Lee County Circuit Judge Jeffrey Tickal ordered a new trial for Brooke Sh»»»
Motorcycles worth $40m seized from FBI most-wanted Olympic snowboarder
Mexican officials have seized motorcycles worth $40m (£30m) belonging to Ryan Wedding, the Canadian former Olympic snowboarder who is accused of running a vast drug dealing operation. The vehicles were discovered by Mexican authorities over several raids, the FBI said in a statement, adding that th»»»
Olive harvest at just one quarter of total yield, says Trade Minister
Sfax, Dec. 30 (TAP) - “The olive harvest for the current season has so far reached only one quarter of the total yield, which is considered a record harvest, according to figures issued by official bodies,” said Minister of Trade and Export...»»»
Rama Criticizes SPAK’s Immunity Request File, Says Parliament Is Not a 'Notary Office'
Prime Minister Edi Rama has commented on the meeting of the Parliamentary Council on Mandates, which is set to review SPAK’s request to lift the immunity of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, criticizing both the size and nature of the file submitted by prosecutors. Rama stated that if he had b»»»
Three hikers found dead on California's Mt Baldy, including teen who fell 500 feet
Three hikers, including a 19-year-old who fell approximately 500 feet (150m), have been found dead on Mt Baldy, a looming snow-capped mountain known to be one of the most dangerous to climb in Southern California. Rescue workers found the 19-year-old dead and discovered two other dead hikers during»»»
NFL player Stefon Diggs faces felony strangulation charge
New England Patriots player Stefon Diggs is facing charges of felony strangulation and a lower-level assault charge, stemming from an alleged 2 December incident. Mr Diggs is a star wide receiver for one of the US's most prominent professional football teams. Mr Diggs "categorically denies these al»»»
MoJ publishes new issue of legal, judicial journal
QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) Legal and Judicial Studies Centre has published a new issue of the Legal and Judicial Journal, featuring analytical and comparative legal studies and research, commentary on Qatari legislation, as well as rulings and fatwas issued by the Court of Cassation. »»»
MoCI recalls models ofMercedes-Benz vehicles
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Nasser Bin Khaled and Sons Automobiles, Qatar’s Mercedes dealership, has announced the recall of Mercedes-Benz V Class 2026 models. The recall is due to the coding of the transmission control unit that does not comply with the curren»»»
QCDC releases 16th issue of Career Guide magazine
Tribune News Networks Doha Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), has announced the release of the 16th issue of ‘Career Guide,’ the first Qatar-based magazine dedicated to career guidance and development. The publication is designed to help students explore their»»»
QSE launches ‘Engineers Without Borders’ programme to promote voluntary work
QNA Doha The Qatar Society of Engineers (QSE) on Tuesday launched the “Engineers Without Borders” programme, the first of its kind in Qatar, and inaugurated its official website. Chairperson of the Board of Directors of QSE Engineer Amna Mohammed Al Naama said the programme is one of QSE’s flagship»»»
Qatar Calendar SET to welcome 2026 Dynamic line-up of heritage, sport and live entertainment in January
Tribune News Network Doha The January 2026 edition of Qatar Calendar ushers in the New Year with a diverse programme of heritage celebrations, international sporting events, live concerts, outdoor festivals and family-friendly experiences. From desert adventures and cultural festivals to world-clas»»»
Turning Qatar’s oil rigs into thriving marine habitats
Tribune News Network Doha In the Arabian Gulf, some of the region’s richest pockets of marine life are forming in unexpected places: around the steel legs of offshore oil platforms. According to Dr. Radhouan Ben-Hamadou, director of Research and Policy Development at Qatar Foundation’s Earthna Cent»»»
Universal Int’l Karate Championship concludes in Kathmandu
The first Universal International Karate Championship 2025 concluded successfully on December 20–21 in Kathmandu, Nepal, bringing together athletes, coaches and officials from Qatar, Nepal, Bangladesh, and India in diverse kata and kumite competitions. The championship, organised by Qatar-based Kyo»»»
Qatar advances AI adoption under Digital Agenda 2030
QNA Doha The State of Qatar is steadily expanding the use of artificial intelligence across key sectors to enhance efficiency, service quality, productivity and digital inclusion, in line with the Digital Agenda 2030 and Qatar National Vision 2030. In recent years, Qatar has strengthened its positi»»»
Qatar strengthens humanitarian, diplomatic efforts toward Sudan
QNA Doha Qatar continued to play its active humanitarian role in supporting Sudan in light of the ongoing repercussions of the war and the complex humanitarian crisis the country is going through. This role and support comes in line with the constants of Qatari foreign policy based on promoting reg»»»
NCSA president, GCC EMC director mull ways to boost ties
Tribune News Network Doha President of the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) His Excellency Engineer Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Farahid Al Malki received Director of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Emergency Management Centre Brigadier-General Dr. Rashid bin Mohammed Al Marri during an official »»»
QC provides food, medical assistance to over a million in Sudan
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity supported displaced Sudanese families and provided hundreds of tonnes of food assistance to the needy. It also supplied medicines to combat cholera, arrange incubators for children, kidney dialysis machines, and mobile clinics. Qatar Charity has continued to »»»
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som marks landmark year with 28 global awards in 2025
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, Qatar’s first full-immersion wellness destination and the largest of its kind in the Middle East, has marked a landmark year in 2025 after securing 28 prestigious regional and international awards and recognitions. These accolades affirm the resort’s leadership a»»»
Israel to revoke licenses of 37 aid groups working in Gaza
Israel is to revoke the licenses of 37 aid groups working in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, saying they failed to meet requirements under new registration rules. Well-known international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) such as ActionAid, the International Rescue Committee and the Norwegian»»»
Disney to pay $10m over alleged children's privacy law violations
The Walt Disney Company will pay $10m (£7.4m) to resolve claims that it broke children's privacy laws by failing to label some YouTube videos as made for children, allowing for targeted advertising. Disney had agreed to a settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission in September to resolve an in»»»
Framework Agreement with Switzerland Proposed for Ratification
The Council of Ministers has adopted a decision Tuesday to propose to the National Assembly that it ratify the Framework Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Federal Council of Switzerland on the implementation of the Second Swiss Contribution to Selected European Un»»»
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to be sworn in during private ceremony - UPI.com
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in on Wednesday night and again on Thursday and has a block party scheduled to celebrate the occasion. File Photo by Derek French/UPI | License Photo Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Zohran Mamdani will greet the New Year as New York City's newest mayor when t»»»
Stunning discovery: a new state of matter identified between liquids and solids
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Bright snow surprised major Hungarian cities, more may come as temperatures drop below -10°C
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BCT cuts key interest rate by 50 basis points to 7% effective Jan. 7, 2026
Tunis, Dec. 30 (TAP) - The Executive Board of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) decided at its meeting on Tuesday to cut the key interest rate by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 7%, effective January 7, 2026.The rates on the 24-hour lending and...»»»
Federal judge temporarily halts South Sudanese deportations - UPI.com
A federal judge on Tuesday stayed Homeland Security Security Kristi Noem's order ending temporary protected status for more than 200 South Sudanese in the United States while a lawsuit challenging the matter is active. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A federal judge on Tue»»»
Body of California shark attack victim recovered - UPI.com
Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The body of a missing woman believed to have been attacked by a shark was recovered on a California beach about 25 miles from where she went missing Dec. 21. Erica Fox, 55, a triathlete from Monterey County, Calif., went missing during a group swim off Lovers Point in Pacific Grove»»»
Drones dive into aviation's deepest enigma as MH370 hunt restarts
Washington: Nearly 12 years after Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 vanished with 239 people on board, the search for answers to one of aviation's most haunting riddles resumed Tuesday in the remote southern Indian Ocean. Armed with cutting-edge deep-sea robots and smarter data, US investigators are s»»»
Federal agents swarm US city over alleged immigrant-linked fraud scheme
US federal agents kicked off a large-scale investigation in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday after a massive fraud scheme involving Somali-run childcare centers appeared to have been uncovered in a viral video, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced. The probe follows an expose pos»»»
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F Kennedy, dies aged 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former US President John F Kennedy, has died aged 35. Her family announced her death in a social media post shared by the John F Kennedy Library Foundation, writing: "Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts." In Nove»»»
UAE President meets Prime Minister of Pakistan
RAHIM YAR KHAN: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, during a private visit to the country. Also Read: UAE President, Pakistani Prime Minister discuss bilateral cooperation, regional developmentsSheikh»»»
Qatar closely monitors developments in Yemen, reaffirms support for stability
Doha, Qatar: In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the State of Qatar is following with keen interest the developments and ongoing events in the sisterly Republic of Yemen. The statement added that “Qatar affirms its full support for the legitimate Yemeni gover»»»
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of late US President John F. Kennedy, dies at 35
Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at the age of 35, her family announced. “Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts,” the family said in a statement shared on social media by the John F»»»
Tripoli Ministry of Transport announces UK's agreement to receive black box of crashed Ankara aircraft to analyse data according to international standards
The Tripoli based Ministry of Transport announced today that the UK government has agreed to receive the black box of the crashed aircraft and analyse its audio and video data according to established international standards. This is in reference to the aircraft that in Ankara killing the Western L»»»
Judge: Federal Reserve must fund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau during appeals - UPI.com
Director of the Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought speaks to reporters outside the White House in July. Vought and the Trump administration are trying to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. A judge announced on Tuesday that the Federal Reserve must continue funding the d»»»
GDRFA Dubai becomes first UAE entity to secure AI governance certification
Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) – Dubai has achieved a global milestone by obtaining ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System. The certification, awarded by the British Standards Institute (BSI) and accredited by th»»»
Ocean Infinity resumes search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 - UPI.com
Deep-sea search specialist Ocean Infinity resumed its search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 nearly a dozen years after it disappeared over the Indian Ocean with 239 passengers and crew aboard. File Photo by Fazry Ismail/EPA Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The deep-sea search specialists at Ocean Infinity resume»»»
UAE labour market sees historic growth as Emiratisation rises
Dubai: The UAE labour market experienced strong and sustained growth between 2021 and 2025, driven by wide-ranging reforms that boosted competitiveness, expanded Emirati participation in the private sector, and reinforced worker protections, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratis»»»
Dubai Civil Defence unveils modern identity to reinforce public safety mission
Dubai: Dubai Civil Defence has unveiled a new corporate identity, marking a major milestone in its development and future-focused vision. The update refreshes the organisation’s visual system, reinforcing Dubai’s global leadership in public safety and emergency preparedness. The new identity carrie»»»
Iran, China, Saudi Arabia Call for Immediate Halt to Israeli Aggression - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran, China, Saudi Arabia Call for Immediate Halt to Israeli Aggression 09-12-2025 18:30 PM A joint communiqué issued Tuesday at the conclu»»»
Mexican known as the world’s most obese man dies at 41 - UPI.com
Mexican Juan Pedro Franco, who was once considered to be the most obese man in the world, is pictured playing guitar at a hospital in 2017. Franco's treating physician announced Monday that he has died at the age of 41. File Photo by Ulises Ruiz Basurto/UPI Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Mexican Juan Pedro Franc»»»
480 settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque under maximum Israeli security
Occupied Jerusalem: The Jerusalem Governorate reported that 480 settlers, escorted by the Israeli occupying forces, infiltrated Al-Aqsa Mosque on Tuesday. The Governorate added that these incursions occurred during the morning and evening hours, with settlers emerging from the Maghariba Gate in the»»»
Dubai NYE fireworks 2026: Extra parking near Burj Khalifa and Downtown
Planning for the Burj Khalifa fireworks? The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reminded residents and visitors that additional parking facilities will be available near the event area at Burj Khalifa. With up to 800,000 revellers expected in Downtown Dubai, authorities have rolled out a compr»»»
Russia Calls for End to Escalation Around Iran, Its Nuclear Program – Moscow
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is calling on "hotheads" to refrain from escalating tensions around Iran and its nuclear program, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday. "We call on hotheads to recognize the full perniciousness of their destructive course, to refrain from e»»»
More artists cancel Kennedy Center shows after Trump name change
Two more musicians have cancelled shows at the Kennedy Center, after its board voted to rename the venue to include US President Donald Trump's name. The Cookers, a veteran jazz band, said they cancelled two New Year's Eve shows. In a statement, the group did not mention Trump or the Kennedy Center»»»
UAE withdraws troops from Yemen after Saudi airstrike on shipment - UPI.com
People take part in a protest against Saudi Arabia in the southern port city of Aden, Yemen, on Tuesday. Photo by Najeeb Mohamed/EPA Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday it's ending its military presence in Yemen after its close ally, Saudi Arabia, bombed separatists backed b»»»
Argentine soccer federation under investigation over funds diverted - UPI.com
A company that manages the international revenues of the Argentine soccer association is under investigation over an alleged diversion of funds. File Photo by Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/EPA Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A company that manages the international revenues of the Argentine soccer association, or»»»