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KUWAIT -- Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait's strongest condemnation of the Israeli occupation forces' raid on the headquarters of the UNRWA in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of East Jerusalem. CAIRO -- The foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Ara»»»
Oil tanker warrant unsealed; Cuba denounces seizure - UPI.com
U.S. officials unsealed the warrant issued ahead of Wednesday's seizure of The Skipper oil tanker as it falsely flew the flag of Guyana in waters off the coast of Venezuela. Screenshot via U.S. Attorney General/UPI | License Photo Dec. 13 (UPI) -- U.S. officials unsealed the warrant issued for the »»»
Flamur Noka Dismisses Resignation Claims, Calls for Nationwide Protest
The Secretary General of Albania’s Democratic Party (PD), Flamur Noka, spoke to the media on Saturday following a meeting of the party’s executive leadership, dismissing reports that he had been asked to resign. Noka said the meeting was held to inform the public about what he described as increasi»»»
Israel announces deadly strike on senior Hamas commander Raed Saad - UPI.com
Israeli officials said they targeted and killed senior Hamas leader Raed Saad and three others while he traveled in a vehicle in northern Gaza on Saturday, the remains of which are pictured. Photo by Mohammed Saber/EPA Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Israel Defense Forces targeted and killed senior Hamas commande»»»
Irish High Court throws out lawsuit against UAE Foundation
Dubai: An Irish court has brought to an end a seven-month legal battle over the management of the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland, after the claimant withdrew his case, prompting the judge to dismiss all allegations and order him to cover full legal costs. The High Court in Dublin ruled followin»»»
Flamengo blank Pyramids to win FIFA Challenger Cup, set up finale with PSG
Doha: CR Flamengo claimed their second consecutive title in Al Rayyan, lifting the FIFA Challenger Cup after an impressive 2-0 victory over Pyramids FC at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. With their second triumph in three days, the Rio giants also sealed a date in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup»»»
US personnel ambushed by ISIS gunman in Syria
WASHINGTON, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- Two US service members and one US civilian were killed, along with three service members were injured, as a result of an ambush by a lone ISIS, the so-called (Islamic State), gunman in Syria, US CENTCOM said Saturday.A statement by Pentagon spokesman, Sean Parnell, adde»»»
REAoL holds meeting with EU Commission – support in technical consultations, studies, training and qualification of specialized cadres offered
The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL), headed by its Chairman Abdulsalam Al-Ansari, held a meeting at its Tripoli headquarters last Thursday (11 December) with a delegation from the General Directorate for North Africa, Middle East and Gulf Affairs of the European Commission, headed by Mr»»»
Bansko Launches Winter Season with Festive Programme, Local Cuisine and Fireworks
Following the official opening in the Pirin Mountain, the resort town of Bansko traditionally launched the 2025/2026 winter season in the central square. Local cuisine was showcased in tents as part of the Unique Bansko exhibition, while the stage featured performances of local folklore. The ceremo»»»
India, Georgia discuss deepening cooperation, regional, global issues
NEW DELHI, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- India and Georgia on Saturday discussed all gamut of the bilateral relationship and current regional and global developments.A statement from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said that as part of the 8th India-Georgia Foreign Office Consultations held in Tbilisi b»»»
HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award: Honoring transparency, integrity bolstering global efforts
Doha: The "HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award" earns global significance as a first-of-its-kind initiative in this field. It aims to honor individuals and institutions that dedicate their efforts to combating corruption and promoting transparency and i»»»
Gunman kills three Americans in Syria - UPI.com
One day after people in Syria gathered to mark the first anniversary of the ousting of the Bashar al-Assad regime, pictured, a joint U.S.-Syrian patrol in the central city of Palmyra was ambushed by an ISIS-linked gunman, killing three and injuring five. Photo by Balil Al-Hammoud/EPA Dec. 13 (UPI) »»»
Pentagon: ISIS-linked Attack leaves two U.S. soldiers and interpreter dead
Washington, Dec. 13 (SANA) The U.S. military announced Saturday the death of two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter following an attack in Syria. In a statement, the U.S. Department of Defense said that two U.S. service members and one American civilian were killed, while three other sold»»»
‘Like Skiing’: First Urban Cable Car Unveiled Outside Paris
Gondolas floated above a cityscape in the southeastern suburbs of Paris on Saturday as officials unveiled the first urban cable car in the French capital's region. Authorities inaugurated the C1 line in the suburb of Limeil-Brevannes in the presence of Valerie Pecresse, the head of the Ile-de-Franc»»»
Israel Says Killed Top Hamas Weapons Figure in Gaza
Israel said it killed the head of weapons production in Hamas's military wing in a strike in the Gaza Strip on Saturday. The civil defense agency and medical sources in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory told AFP an Israeli strike killed five people in the Tel al-Hawa district, southwest of Gaza C»»»
Democrats release new photos from Epstein estate
US House Democrats released around 100 new photos obtained from the estate of the late disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. The latest batch is part of a Democratic push to force the Justice Department to release the remaining files related to the Epstein case, which Pres»»»
Israeli Media Say Military Killed Senior Hamas Commander, Raed Saed, in Gaza Strike
The Israeli military killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saed, one of the architects of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, in a strike on a car in Gaza City on Saturday, several Israeli media outlets reported, citing sources. The attack killed four people and wounded at least 25 others, accordi»»»
Israel Suspends Strike on Southern Lebanon Village After Lebanese Army Request
Israel put a planned strike on a village in southern Lebanon on hold on Saturday after the Lebanese army requested access to the site to “address a breach” of a ceasefire agreement, an Israeli military spokesperson said. Earlier in the day, Israel had issued an evacuation warning for the village of»»»
Two US soldiers and interpreter killed by Islamic State gunman in Syria, US military says
Two US soldiers and a US civilian interpreter have been been killed in Syria in an ambush by a lone Islamic State gunman, the US military has said. The Pentagon said three other service members were injured in the attack, during which the gunman was "engaged and killed". The identities of those kil»»»
Two men held over Foinikounda double murder to testify by Monday
Two men arrested in connection with a double murder in the seaside village of Foinikounda have been given until Monday to testify before an investigating magistrate, as authorities point to phone calls made minutes after the crime as key evidence. The suspects are a 33-year-old nephew of the campsi»»»
Dubai: RTA and Parkin address QR code scam
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Saturday addressed an important scam affecting citizens in the UAE. In light of recent reports of unauthorised QR codes on some parking sign poles across the city, RTA and Parkin urged road users to stay vigilant and avoid scanning any QR codes or clic»»»
Dh30 million UAE Lottery draw: Winning numbers out – check if you’ve won
In the second show of the UAE Lottery’s revamped Lucky Day draw, three players each won Dh100,000 under the guaranteed Lucky Chance ID cash prize category. During Draw No 251213 on Saturday, the winning numbers from the Days set were 13, 23, 21, 16, 8 and 5, while the winning number from the Months»»»
Dubai: RTA and Parkin address QR code scam
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Saturday addressed an important scam affecting citizens in the UAE. In light of recent reports of unauthorised QR codes on some parking sign poles across the city, RTA and Parkin urged road users to stay vigilant and avoid scanning any QR codes or clic»»»
Kuwait MoI clamps downs on diesel traffickers in the farming region Al-Abdali
KUWAIT, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Interior declared on Saturday that its personnel burst into a farm in Al-Abdali used for storing and smuggling diesel out of the country.The operation was carried out under director supervision by the Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fah»»»
Israel targets senior Hamas official in deadly Gaza strike
Israel said it killed a senior Hamas commander on Saturday in a strike on a vehicle inside Gaza. In a statement, the Israeli military said it had "struck a key Hamas terrorist" in Gaza City. The Hamas-run Civil Defence spokesman, Mahmoud Basal, told the BBC that four people were killed in the strik»»»
Economic outlook for ASEAN-6 countries during 2026 remains positive: QNB
Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB) discussed the key factors that will support economic growth in the ASEAN-6 economies during 2026 and contribute to a positive growth outlook, including the stabilization of the global trade environment and the decline in the severity of risks associated with trade pr»»»
Despite Being Previously Inspected by UNIFIL, Israeli Enemy Threatens to Strike House in South Lebanon
The Israeli enemy threatened on Saturday to strike a house that was previously inspected by the UNIFIL at the request of the Mechanism committee, and was proven to be free of weapons The Israeli enemy army issued what it called an “evacuation order” for a house in the southern Lebanese town of Yano»»»
Family of five found dead in apartment after gas leak
Dubai: A family of five — a husband, wife and their three children — were found dead in their apartment in the Boulaq El Dakrour district of Giza, Egyptian authorities said, in what investigators believe was a gas leak that occurred while the family slept. Police received an emergency call reportin»»»
Albania’s opposition calls national protest in Tirana
The leader of Albania’s Democratic Party (PD), Sali Berisha, has announced a nationwide protest to be held in Tirana on 22 December at 17:00 local time. Speaking during a meeting of the party’s leadership, Mr Berisha said street protests would be the only path the opposition would follow in confron»»»
US, Syrian soldiers wounded as shots fired at delegation
Several Syrian and American soldiers were wounded when shots were fired at a joint military delegation in Palmyra in central Syria on Saturday, state media said. The incident is the first of its kind to be reported since forces overthrew longtime Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad in December last year,»»»
Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah Will Never Be Disarmed, Surrender Spells the End of Lebanon
Sheikh Naim Qassem, Secretary General of Hezbollah, delivered a firm declaration rejecting any attempt to disarm the resistance, framing such efforts as a direct extension of the Israeli occupation entity’s strategic objectives and a threat to Lebanon’s very existence. “Let the United States know: »»»
Zelensky’s ‘Elections’ Gambit Designed to Muddy the Waters of Trump’s Peace Push
“It’s obvious that he’s trying to evade Trump’s demands to sign an agreement by December 25 ceding certain territories and agreeing to the proposals in Trump’s plan,” military analyst Viktor Litovkin told Sputnik, commenting on Zelensky’s conditional agreement to elections after facing criticism fr»»»
Street art festival sees Lagos turned into 'open-air gallery'
Parts of Nigeria's biggest city, Lagos, have been turned into an "open-air gallery", in the words of the organisers of the city's first street art festival. "We believe art shouldn't be confined to galleries and museums," Osa Okunkpolor, a Nigerian graffiti artist known as Osa Seven, and one of the»»»
Abu Dhabi Marathon: 23-year-old female athlete with Down syndrome champions inclusion
At 23, Noor Elakhdar is not just finishing marathons – she is changing perceptions. An artist and athlete of determination, Noor took on the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon for the third time on Saturday, turning one of the UAE’s biggest sporting stages into a powerful platform for inclusion. Born in Saud»»»
€17m EuroMillions jackpot ticket bought in Ulster
The EuroMillions jackpot has been won by a player in Ireland for the second time this year. The jackpot was worth €17m (£14.9m) and there was just one winning ticket. The winning ticket was bought in the Ulster region, the National Lottery has confirmed. The ticket matched five numbers and two Luck»»»
Multipolarity is not equality, and it shouldn’t be
The new world order takes shape through pressure, rivalry, and the rise of several commanding powers, not through declarations of equality. Multipolarity emerges as a harsh contest of sovereignty in which only civilization-states with real strength shape events and the rest are pulled into the orbi»»»
‘No candidates’ for key Ukrainian cabinet posts – Reuters
Ukraine’s government has no active candidates for the vacant post of energy minister, Reuters reported on Friday, citing sources, more than a month after a major corruption scandal forced the dismissal of the previous official. Last month, Ukraine’s Western-backed anti-graft agencies announced the »»»
Al-Sudani Receives UN’s Guterres: Iraq Emerged Victorious over Terrorism
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received UN Secretary General António Guterres on Saturday, as he said that Iraq emerged victorious over terrorism thanks to the sacrifices of its people. In a joint press conference with Guterres in Baghdad, Al-Sudani said the last parliamentary electio»»»
Indonesia flood death toll passes 1,000
Devastating floods and landslides have killed 1,006 people in Indonesia, rescuers said Saturday as the Southeast Asian nation grapples with the huge scale of relief efforts. The disaster, which has hit the northwestern island of Sumatra over the past fortnight, has also injured more than 5,400, the»»»
Migrant Channel crossings resume after four-week gap
Migrants have been pictured arriving in Dover on Saturday after the longest period without any small boat crossings in seven years. Photos appeared to show dozens of migrants wearing life jackets being brought in to Dover, Kent, aboard a Border Force vessel. Before the weekend, no migrants had made»»»
UN Chief vows to continue supporting Iraq
BAGHDAD, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- The visiting United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Saturday affirmed that the international organization would continue to support Iraq to ensure its stability and prosperity.Guterres, currently on an official visit to the country to attend the formal announ»»»
EU Enlargement Isn’t Currently Top Priority - MEP Kristian Vigenin
At present, the issue of European Union enlargement is not among the top priorities, although efforts are being made. The EU currently has to deal with a number of internal as well as external challenges, said MEP Kristian Vigenin from the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats/Bulgarian »»»
10-year-old boy killed in e-scooter accident in Umm Al Quwain
Umm Al Quwain: A 10-year-old boy died after being involved in a traffic accident while riding an electric scooter in Umm Al Quwain, police said. According to Umm Al Quwain Police, the incident occurred on Thursday night at around 10pm on King Faisal Street, when the child was struck by a car while »»»
Barrack prompts anger in Beirut as he suggests ‘bringing Lebanon and Syria closer’ – Ya Libnan
Share: No stranger to controversial remarks, Barrack said last September, “there is no Middle East. There are only tribes”. Recent remarks by US envoy Tom Barrack where for many Lebanese he seemed to advocate the integration of Lebanon into Syria prompted an angry reaction from Lebanese Parliament »»»
Bengaluru man electrocuted trying to rescue pet Macaw
Friday morning in Bengaluru’s Girinagar began like any other — until the bird got away. Arun Kumar, a 32-year-old businessman, was simply trying to do what any devoted pet owner would: bring his macaw back home, reports NDTV. The brightly coloured parrot, reportedly worth Rs250,000 (Dh10,250), had »»»
Police detail new case of farm subsidy fraud
Police investigators have outlined the alleged operation of a criminal organization accused of illegally collecting agricultural subsidies from the state payment agency OPEKEPE, according to an official statement. Authorities said a criminal case has been compiled against 16 arrested suspects, with»»»
New virus identified in Hungary
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Kuwait firemen extinguish fire at plastic company
KUWAIT, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- Six fire squads on Saturday put out a fire that broke out at premises of a company for plastic treatment in Amghara, Kuwait Fire Force said in a statement.The firefighters had scrambled to the scene immediately after receiving the alert and managed to contain the blazes, th»»»
US, Ukraine to Discuss Ceasefire in Berlin Ahead of European Summit
Germany will host US and Ukrainian delegations over the weekend for talks on a ceasefire in Ukraine, ahead of a summit with European leaders and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Berlin on Monday, a German official said on Saturday. A US official said overnight that President Donald Trump's envoy St»»»
Dubai Police urge motorists to take precautions amid unstable weather
Dubai: Dubai Police have urged motorists to exercise extra caution on the roads as rainy and unstable weather conditions are expected across the emirate. Drivers have been advised to strictly adhere to traffic laws, reduce speed, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and remain fully attenti»»»