DOHA: The Qatar Meteorology Department has announced that Sunday marks the start of the Winter solstice, signalling the astronomical beginning of winter. Winter solstice marks the end of Autumn and the beginning of winter astronomically. This happens every year because of the 23.5° tilt of the Eart»»»

Twelve people, of whom six are minors, were arrested as suspected members of a criminal group selling cocaine and cannabis mainly in a private school in the northern suburbs of Athens. Police said they have captured the alleged leader of the group, aged 20, and his deputy, aged 19. Both were brough»»»

It may be getting tougher to spot conmen, especially in the digital era, but Dubai Police is quick to point out ways to be vigilant. Its most recent advice has been to be wary of people claiming to be from banks or official entities and asking for an OTP. “Remember that banks and official entities »»»

A paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from on high. Severely injured in a mountain bike accident seven years ago, Michaela Benthaus became the first w»»»

The first phase ​of the plan to confiscate weapons south of the Litani ‌River ‌will ‌end ⁠in ​a "few days", ‌Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said in a ⁠statement on Saturday, Reuters reported. A ‌US-backed ceasefire ‍agreed ‍in November ‍2024 required the disarmament of Lebanon's Iran-aligned ​»»»

Kurdistan broadcaster Rudaw quoted the ​vice president of Iraq's state oil company SOMO as saying ‌on Saturday that ‌the ‌oil ⁠export ​deal ‌between Baghdad and Erbil is set to be renewed with ⁠out issues, Reuters reported. In September, ‌Iraq restarted ‍the ‍export of ‍oil from its Kurdish region »»»

Tunis, Dec. 20 (TAP) - More than 100 representatives of public, private, civil society and academic stakeholders from ten countries took part on December 18 -19 in Tunis in an international conference on "Sustainable Entrepreneurship in the Southern...»»»

Dubai: Northern parts of the UAE are facing heavy rainfall, leading to significant waterlogging in streets and low-lying areas. The persistent showers have also created natural waterfalls in some regions, turning wadi beds and rocky slopes into temporary cascades. Also Read: UAE: Will it rain tomor»»»

Doha, Dec 20 (SANA) The head of Syria’s Central Authority for Control and Inspection(CACI), Amer al-Ali, affirmed that combating corruption is a strategic and irreversible choice, and a fundamental basis for rebuilding the state on the principles of good governance and the rule of law in Syria. In »»»

Gaza: The death toll from the Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has risen to 70,925 in addition to 171,185 wounded. The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip stated in a statement today that 13 martyrs arrived at Gaza Strip hospitals in the past 24 hours, along with 20 wound»»»

A passenger train smashed into a herd of elephants in India's northeast, killing seven animals on the spot, officials said Saturday. No travellers were injured in the accident in Assam state, home to more than 4,000 of the roughly 22,000 wild elephants in India. Senior Assam police official V.V. Ra»»»

Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB) confirmed that copper is currently entering a clearly defined phase of structural transformation in global commodity markets. In its weekly commentary, QNB noted that despite cyclical volatility and macroeconomic pressures, the metal remains attractively valued in re»»»

The 2024 decision to create a separate unmanned systems branch in the Russian Armed Forces created a “backbone upon which the armed forces of all other branches and services will rely,” National Defense magazine editor-in-chief Igor Korotchenko told Sputnik, commenting on the popularity of drone op»»»

Current developments regarding the Ukraine conflict are “clearly conducive to the cessation of hostilities,” Chinese political analyst Zhou Chengyang told Sputnik. “Choosing a peaceful path and bringing the conflict to an end at the negotiating table as soon as possible is the best outcome” for Rus»»»

Holding presidential elections is possible even under martial law, Lebanese expert Asef Melhem told Sputnik, commenting on Vladimir Putin’s statement about Russia’s readiness to consider ensuring security during possible elections in Ukraine. “The Ukrainian law and constitution were bypassed under »»»

Abu Dhabi: The National Centre of Meteorology has forecast generally partly cloudy conditions across the UAE tomorrow, with low clouds expected to form over islands and parts of the coastal and western regions, alongside a chance of light rainfall. In its daily weather bulletin, the centre said tem»»»

A Pakistani court convicted and sentenced imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on Saturday to 17 years in prison after finding them guilty of retaining and selling state gifts, officials and his party said. The couple pleaded not guilty when they were indicted last y»»»

Jordan's army participated ​in the US strikes on ISIS ‌targets ‌in ‌Syria ⁠on ​Friday, state-owned ‌Jordan TV said on Saturday. The US military ⁠launched large-scale ‌strikes ‍against dozens ‍of ISIS targets in Syria on ​Friday in retaliation for an ⁠attack on American personnel, US officials said.»»»

JEDDAH: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) and a member of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah affirmed that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Ban»»»

The drama over the EU’s efforts to seize Russian Central Bank assets trapped in the bloc’s jurisdiction continues to intensify, with President Putin characterizing the plans as “robbery” in broad daylight, and Viktor Orban calling the move to deprive Hungary of a voice on the matter a “crossing the»»»

Elon Musk's 2018 pay package from Tesla, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware ​Supreme Court on Friday, nearly two years after a lower court struck down the compensation deal as "unfathomable." The ruling overturns a decision that had prompted a furious backlash from Musk and damage»»»

Danish shipping company Maersk said that one of its vessels had successfully navigated the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait for the first time in nearly two years, as shipping companies weigh returning to the critical Asia-Europe trade corridor. The company stated that while it had no firm plans to»»»

WASHINGTON: The following text was issued by the governments of the State of Qatar and the United States of America: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HESheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani,and Secretary of State of the United States of AmericaHE Marco Rubio held the sev»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lawh Wa Qalam: Maqbool Fida Husain Museum, established by Qatar Foundation, has launched a Learning and Outreach Program, beginning a new phase of educational programming following the museum's recent opening to the public. The Learning and Outreach Program will run from December 21-31»»»

Boeing on Friday asked the Federal Aviation Administration for a waiver of airplane emissions rules to allow ​it to sell another 35 Boeing 777F freighters, citing strong customer demand and a delay in the next-generation plane's certification. The rules take effect in 2028. Boeing said the next-gen»»»

Jeddah: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) and a member of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah affirmed that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Ba»»»

State water company EYDAP is seeking to impose a 7.50-euro increase on quarterly water bills starting next year, subject to approval by the regulator. The company says it would be the first increase in 17 years to fund a large, long-term investment program in water supply and sewage infrastructure.»»»

Two Turkish nationals were arrested in northern Greece on Friday after police found a minor in their house who had been reported missing by his family. The boy, whose age has not been disclosed, was discovered during a police operation in three houses in the wider area of ​​Thessaloniki by officers»»»

Abu Dhabi: The crescent moon of Rajab, the seventh month in the Hijri calendar and one of Islam’s four sacred months, has been successfully sighted in Abu Dhabi, confirming Sunday as the first day of the month. Rajab holds particular significance for Muslims as it marks the beginning of the final s»»»

Washington: The following text was issued by the governments of the State of Qatar and the United States of America: HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and HE Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States of America, held t»»»

Amman, Dec 20 (SANA) – The Jordanian Armed Forces announced Saturday that the Royal Jordanian Air Force joined coalition operations in carrying out airstrikes against ISIS positions in southern Syria. In an official statement, the military confirmed that the strikes were conducted in coordination w»»»

Every animal with a brain needs sleep — and even a few without a brain do, too. Humans sleep, birds sleep, whales sleep and even jellyfish sleep. Sleep is universal “even though it’s actually very risky,” said Paul-Antoine Libourel, a researcher at the Neuroscience Research Center of Lyon in France»»»

Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is inspired by the acts of kindness of a fourth-century Christian saint? And have you heard about the modern-day Japan»»»

Tunis, Dec. 20 (TAP)- The exports of districts 1, 2 and 3 account for nearly 89.9% of overall exports, indicators published by the Exports Promotion Centre (CEPEX) show.Industry contributes 93.2% to national exports with 11.2% of which...»»»

Sharjah: Lieutenant Dr Faisal Hassan Al Hosani has been honoured for his outstanding scientific and research contributions in the field of cancer studies, following the completion of a distinguished doctoral research project addressing a rare and advanced topic in molecular medicine. Major General »»»

Sometimes kids drop the phone after hearing Santa won't show up if they're not asleep. Others who call the NORAD Tracks Santa hotline wonder if St. Nick will be able to find them. Adults who also remain devoted to the jolly figure said to deliver presents around the world are checking up on his jou»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Nader Al-Jalal has addressed felicitations and blessings to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the second anniversary of his ascension to power.The minister, in a statement to KUNA, said»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) - Kuwait's Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ojail congratulated on Saturday His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the second anniversary of assumption of power.Speaking to KUNA, Al-Ojail said His Highness the Amir's directives have embod»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shereedah Al-Mousherji congratulated on Saturday His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the second anniversary of power assumption.In a statement to KUNA, Al-Mousherji expressed his w»»»

Poland’s president stated that strategic security cooperation with Ukraine remains strong and that President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Warsaw sends a negative signal to Moscow. Speaking after talks at the Presidential Palace, President Karol Nawrocki emphasized that Poland, Ukraine, and democra»»»

The EU has placed housing affordability at the center of its policy agenda, but in Poland the main obstacle is not funding alone. According to industry experts, the European Affordable Housing Plan correctly diagnoses key problems such as insufficient supply, high construction costs, lengthy admini»»»

After eight years of administrative and court proceedings, the Portico Marina project has obtained a final, legally binding building permit. The delays were caused mainly by repeated appeals from neighboring residents and unclear provisions in the local zoning plan, not by regulatory non-compliance»»»

PKO Bank Polski has opened new representative offices in Sweden and Lithuania as part of its accelerated expansion within the European Union. Over the past year, the bank has doubled the number of its foreign units, already meeting its international growth targets set for 2025. Under its strategy f»»»

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is designed as a protective tool for Polish industry, aimed at leveling the playing field between EU producers subject to carbon costs and importers from third countries not covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). From 1 January 2026, impor»»»

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Nexera, one of Poland’s largest wholesale fiber-optic network operators, is set to be acquired by Orange Polska and Dutch pension fund APG through their joint venture Światłowód Inwestycje. The transaction is valued at PLN 1.5 billion, most of which consists of Nexera’s existing debt. The deal, sti»»»

The Konstancin-Jeziorna city council has unanimously voted against the second phase of Arche’s Królewska Papiernia project, which envisages the construction of 76 apartment blocks with around 2,000 flats. Although the vote is not legally binding, it sends a strong signal that the municipality oppos»»»

Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, announced that the strategic directions of the UAE Government have contributed to the appointment of approximately 5,000 Emirati men and women in the private sector in the fields of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. This»»»

At midnight on Christmas Eve, the words of the traditional hymn “The Night of Christmas” will ring out in the tiny grotto in Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, built on the site where Christians believe Jesus Christ was born. “On the night of Christmas, war is buried, On the night of Christmas, lo»»»