Doha: Undoubtedly, facing the title-holders in a tournament opener is going to ramp up the pressure, and Algeria’s pedigree in African and Arab football, along with their impressive FIFA World Cup history, make them a complex challenge for any competitor. Nevertheless, it seems that Sudan were not »»»

The European Commission will invoke “emergency powers” to raise up to €210bn for Ukraine using frozen Russian state assets, in a move that could bypass the need for unanimous approval by member states and sidestep vetoes by countries like Hungary and Slovakia, the Financial Times reported on Decemb»»»

Doha: The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 continues to hand out lessons in the unpredictability of football. In the latest, defending champions Algeria – who have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and boast a rich legacy in both African and Arab football – found themselves in a tricky spot against Sud»»»

India's travel chaos has worsened after the country's largest airline IndiGo cancelled hundreds of scheduled flights on Friday after three days of widespread disruption across its network. The carrier, which has a 60% market share in India and flies more than 2,000 flights a day, has been facing pi»»»

South Korea's Defense Ministry has launched an investigation into allegations that a military propaganda unit secretly sent anti-Pyongyang leaflets to North Korea, officials said Friday. This 2013 file photo shows balloons carrying flyers ready to be floated across the inter-Korean border by right »»»

The mineral-rich east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been dogged by conflict for more than 30 years, since the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Numerous armed groups have competed with the central authorities for power and control of the potential fortune in this vast nation. The instability has suc»»»

Israel on Thursday ended days of ambiguity over whether the recent “positive atmosphere” created by civilian negotiations with Lebanon might ease tensions. Instead, it launched four airstrikes targeting homes in South Lebanon, including one north of the Litani River. The attacks came less than 24 h»»»

Dubai: A civil court in Dubai has voided the transfer of a land parcel valued at more than Dh97 million, ruling that the 2015 transaction, in which a company gifted more than 33 million square feet of land to a related entity, was legally unenforceable. The decision comes after a bank filed a lawsu»»»

Israel was cleared on Thursday to enter the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest by the organizer, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to withdraw over the Gaza war and plunging the competition into one of the biggest rows in its history. The broadcasters who had threatened to boycott th»»»

A debate in society should be genuine, involving real people, President Nicusor Dan underlined on Thursday at an award ceremony for actor Victor Rebengiuc, held at the Romanian Athenaeum.Victor Rebengiuc received the European Romania 2025 Prize from the Initiative for European Democratic Culture As»»»

On Dec. 5, 1955, in one of the early civil rights actions in the South, Black Americans declared a boycott of city buses in Montgomery, Ala., demanding seating on an equal basis with white people. 1 of 6 | Rosa Parks sits up front of a Montgomery, Ala., bus with UPI reporter Nicholas Chriss on Dece»»»

1 of 2 | At least two Ukrainian children abducted by Russian forces are being held in North Korea, a rights expert said Wednesday. In this photo, refugee children from Ukraine are seen at a makeshift camp near the U.S.-Mexico border in April 2022. File Photo by Ariana Drehsler/UPI | License Photo D»»»

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said he is prepared to leave office only if parliament adopts a vote of no confidence. He made the statement during today’s parliamentary blitz control, responding directly to a question from Bogdan Bogdanov of WCC-DB, who had asked when he intended to resign. Zhelya»»»

Heavy rain in Vietnam triggered flooding that killed at least two people and caused more than a dozen landslides, state media said Friday, adding to what authorities called the "most unusual" year of natural disasters in the country's history. South-central Vietnam has been lashed by weeks of heavy»»»

A unified map of the Turkic states has been created. The Deputy Director of the State Cartography and Geodesy Service under the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography of Kyrgyzstan, Narynbek Isabekov, told journalists. According to him, the map will be presented at the »»»

Forty-story buildings from the State Mortgage Company (SMC) in Bishkek will be earthquake-resistant. Gulzat Totubaeva, head of the Public Relations Department at the State Mortgage Company (SMC), announced at a briefing. According to her, construction of a residential complex at the intersection of»»»

NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - India is Russia's most important trading partner, Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, said on Friday. "India is Russia's most important partner. As we kno»»»

New Delhi: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Russia’s President Vladimir Putin Friday, with defence and trade ties centre stage as New Delhi faces heavy US pressure to stop buying Moscow’s oil. Putin was given a red carpet welcome with honour guard and 21-gun salute at the presidential pa»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan adopted a resolution establishing, for the first time at the national level, requirements for assessing the safety of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, as well as separate standards for high-risk AI. The document was developed based on the Digital Code and»»»

President Joseph Aoun has said the next round of talks with Israel will begin on December 19, calling the reaction to initial negotiations this week "positive". "It is natural that the first session would not be highly productive, but it paved the way for upcoming sessions that will begin on the 19»»»

DOHA: Doha College announced that alumna and former Head Girl, Arwa (pictured) (Class of 2024), has been elected President of the Oxford Union, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious debating societies. Her appointment places her among an influential group of past presidents, including form»»»

DOHA: DPS Monarch International School hosted its annual production, Raabta – The Ties that Heal, a transformative journey that unfolds across five enchanting realms, narrating a timeless tale of family warmth, sparkling joy of friendship, strength of knowledge, powerful unity of teamwork, and harm»»»

The Department of Fishing Industry held a meeting with the leadership of the Korea Maritime Institute (KMI) regarding the implementation of National Center for Aquaculture and Fishery Development project in the Kyrgyz Republic, based at the Regional Department of Fish Acclimatization and Breeding (»»»

President Rumen Radev will award the Presidential Badge of Honour to firefighters and volunteers for their active participation in tackling fires this year, as well as for their contribution to national security, the President’s Press Secretariat said on Friday. The ceremony will take place to mark»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology (NCM) is forecasting widespread thunderstorms across much of the country beginning Saturday, December 6, and continuing through Thursday, December 11, with several regions expected to see heavy rainfall and potentially hazardous weather conditio»»»

Dubai: The UAE Lottery has announced new rules after transforming its Lucky Day draw with a new weekly format and refreshed prize structure, bringing players more frequent chances to win. The revamped game, which begins tomorrow, December 6, features a Dh30 million jackpot, an enhanced Dh5 million »»»

As relentless harassment from Israeli settlers drove his brothers from their Bedouin community in the central occupied West Bank, Ahmed Kaabneh remained determined to stay on the land his family had lived on for generations. But when a handful of young settlers constructed a shack around 100 meters»»»

Dubai: SONAX GmbH, the global leader in car care solutions, has recorded consistent double-digit growth across the GCC and wider Middle East region, averaging between 10% and 20% over the past five years. This sustained expansion underscores the company’s strong foothold in the region and its posit»»»

A fire broke out early Friday at a recycling plant in Diavata, on the outskirts of Thessaloniki, authorities said. The blaze began around 5 a.m. in the facility’s outdoor area, according to local media. Six fire engines and 12 firefighters were deployed to contain the flames, the Fire Service said.»»»

DOHA: Anandotsav 2025, Loyola International School’s Annual Day, held at the iconic QNCC conference hall, once again showcased why the school continues to earn the admiration of its parent community. Across its three sessions, the event unfolded as an immersive showcase of imagination, culture, and»»»

DOHA: The Second Forum for the Arab World’s International Day for Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development has named H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari, Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library, as the 2025 Personality of the Year for Social Responsibility and Sustainab»»»

DOHA: The national committee tasked with preparing the National Action Plan for Human Rights (2026-2030) held its fourth meeting at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The committee discussed the latest developments in preparing the national action plan, the outcomes of the consult»»»

THE PENINSULA Doha: As the official Technology Sponsor of FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, Vodafone Qatar announced a dynamic lineup of tournament activations that will run across multiple venues, offering fans more than 100 prizes to be won throughout the competition. Renowned presenter Abdulrahman Al As»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Shopping Festival kicks off today, December 5, 2025, with the much-loved DSF Drones Show returning to the skies between Bluewaters and The Beach, JBR. Visitors can catch two nightly performances at 8pm and 10pm throughout the season. ‘Dubai, City of Dreams’ runs until December 25, »»»

NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - Russia and India today jointly defend the principles of equality, cooperation and mutual respect of peoples in the international arena, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. "In his letters to Leo Nikolaevich Tolstoy, he talked a lot about the future of the world — »»»

Bulgaria spent around 2 billion euros on defense in 2024, placing the country 19th among EU member states. Eight nations fall behind Bulgaria in this ranking, including Croatia, Estonia and Latvia, despite the latter two being situated much closer to Russia’s borders, BGNES reported. Across the Eur»»»

The United States and Bulgaria have successfully concluded a dynamic regional workshop, hosted by the Bulgarian Air Force, on military air operations management. This three-day event brought together defense ministries from Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Ukraine—countries operating the F-16 fighter»»»

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts Russia's President Vladimir Putin at a summit on Friday, with defense and trade ties taking center stage as New Delhi faces heavy US pressure to stop buying Moscow's oil. Both leaders will also discuss the geopolitical situation in the wake of the Russian »»»

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa received on Monday a UN Security Council delegation and several UN officials at the People’s Palace in Damascus. “Al-Sharaa and the UN delegation discussed the Israeli aggressions on the country’s territory,” said Syria's permanent representative to the United Natio»»»

The e-commerce Expo will be held at the Tripoli International Fairgrounds from 27 to 29 January. The organisers say the event will include the leading companies and brands in the sector showcasing their latest products and services to thousands of interested parties and investors. These will includ»»»

Doha: General Manager of the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) and Chairman of the Host Committee for the 2025 World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme, Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti announced the launch of the first edition of the championship in Doha at a press conference yesterday. »»»

DOHA: Students at Birla Public School have brought laurels to the institution by winning the runner-up award at the Students Short Film Contest organised by the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) Film Club, Qatar. The short film, titled “The Weights We Carry,” distinguished itself among more than 40 entr»»»

Damascus, Dec. 5 (SANA) Syria and South Korea convened their first bilateral economic forum in Damascus on Thursday, focusing on potential cooperation in Syria’s reconstruction and efforts to expand commercial ties. The event, organized by Syria’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Economy in collab»»»

The European Commission will invoke “emergency powers” to raise up to €210bn for Ukraine using frozen Russian state assets, in a move that could bypass the need for unanimous approval by member states and sidestep vetoes by countries like Hungary and Slovakia, the Financial Times reported on Decemb»»»

The European Commission will invoke “emergency powers” to raise up to €210bn for Ukraine using frozen Russian state assets, in a move that could bypass the need for unanimous approval by member states and sidestep vetoes by countries like Hungary and Slovakia, the Financial Times reported on Decemb»»»

The European Commission will invoke “emergency powers” to raise up to €210bn for Ukraine using frozen Russian state assets, in a move that could bypass the need for unanimous approval by member states and sidestep vetoes by countries like Hungary and Slovakia, the Financial Times reported on Decemb»»»

Endangered penguins living off South Africa's coast have likely starved en masse due to food shortages, a study said Friday, with some populations dropping by 95 percent in just eight years. Fewer than 10,000 breeding pairs of the small, black and white African Penguin are left globally, according »»»

Saudi Post (SPL), the Kingdom's national postal and logistics provider, has issued a set of commemorative stamps valued at SAR3 to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed annually on December 3. The day is celebrated worldwide, including in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to »»»

The European Commission will invoke “emergency powers” to raise up to €210bn for Ukraine using frozen Russian state assets, in a move that could bypass the need for unanimous approval by member states and sidestep vetoes by countries like Hungary and Slovakia, the Financial Times reported on Decemb»»»

The European Commission will invoke “emergency powers” to raise up to €210bn for Ukraine using frozen Russian state assets, in a move that could bypass the need for unanimous approval by member states and sidestep vetoes by countries like Hungary and Slovakia, the Financial Times reported on Decemb»»»