Doha, Qatar: Qatar has unveiled several key initiatives in the industrial sector in this year that aim at diversifying the economy, promoting sustainability, and fostering growth, in line with the National Vision 2030. In a post on its X platform, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) highli»»»

Doha: Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has expanded its channel offerings by incorporating Al Taghier TV channel into its video distribution lineup at the 26° East orbital position, facilitated by the Es’hail-2 satellite. The Es’hailSat satellite footprint strategically encompasses the Midd»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Yug battlegroup liberated the settlement of Svyato-Pokrovskoe in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "As a result of decisive actions, units of the Yug battlegroup liberated the settlement of Svyato-Pokrovskoe in the Donetsk Peop»»»

Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank has announced the launch of its UK Winter Spend Campaign, offering customers additional DAwards when using their Dukhan Bank Visa credit cards in the United Kingdom during the winter season. The campaign runs from 24 December 2025 until 31 January 2026 and is aimed at enhan»»»

Doha: Hat-trick hero Rafa Mujica attributed self-belief as the key factor for Al Sadd SC’s dramatic 4-2 comeback win over Shabab Al Ahli in their AFC Champions League Elite tie at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday. Trailing 2-0 following goals from Federico Cartabia and Yahya Al Ghassani, Al »»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has been honoured with the prestigious Straight-Through-Processing (STP) Excellence Award from Citi Bank, recognising the Bank’s outstanding STP performance in achieving 99.9% in commercial payments and 100% in treasury payments. Held at Commercial Bank Plaza, the cerem»»»

Imani Dia Smith, a Broadway actor best known for playing Young Nala in the stage adaptation of The Lion King, was stabbed to death at her residence in New Jersey on Sunday, December 21. She was 25. According to a press release issued by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, authorities responde»»»

Dubai: An Asian national was held by Dubai Police after he was caught driving intoxicated, crossing a red light and causing a crash with another vehicle. Two people were injured in the incident. He was referred to court, where the prosecution charged him with consuming alcohol, driving under the in»»»

The wet weather system that battered Attica on Wednesday is moving to the north of the country with rain and storms expected to affect several regions of Macedonia and islands of the northeastern Aegean on Christmas Day. In Epirus, western Thessaly (regional units of Karditsa and Trikala), central »»»

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sought on Thursday to ease market concerns over her expansionary fiscal policy, saying the government's draft budget maintains discipline by limiting reliance on debt. There has been growing investor unease about fiscal expansion under Takaichi's administratio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatari weightlifter Sarah Al-Qubaisi made a striking debut at the combined Qatar International Cup, Arab Championship, and West Asian Championship, currently underway at the Ezdan Palace Hotel until December 27. Competing in the women’s 77 kg category, she lifted 60 kg in the snatch an»»»

Dhaka: Aspiring prime minister and political heavyweight Tarique Rahman was welcomed back to Bangladesh on Thursday by huge crowds of joyous supporters after 17 years in self-imposed exile. Rahman, the son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and heir apparent of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (B»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Sports and Youth H E Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, visited the winter camp for elite referees currently underway at the Hilton Doha Hotel, in the presence of Deputy Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee Hani Taleb Balan. During the visit, Sheikh Hamad close»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Ahli SC defeated PFC Andijon 2-0 at Al Thumama Stadium to book their AFC Champions League Two Round of 16 berth yesterday. The win meant the Qatari side topped Group B with 10 points while their beaten opponents from Uzbekistan were eliminated. Al Ahli had the better start with Erik»»»

For yet another winter, Bulgaria’s leading ski resorts continue to rank among Europe’s most affordable mountain destinations. Borovets and Bansko again place in the top five cheapest resorts on the continent, drawing attention as the new ski season approaches. With Bansko officially opening the 202»»»

Tunis, Dec. 25 (TAP)- The weather on Thursday is partly cloudy in most regions with temperatures rising slightly, the National Institute of Meteorology said. Temperatures are expected to range between 15°C and 20°C, hovering around 12°C in western...»»»

Abu Dhabi: With winter camping and outdoor gatherings surging across the country, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has launched a targeted awareness campaign warning desert-goers and park visitors against food safety lapses that could put public health at risk. Timed wit»»»

DOHA: The total value of real estate transactions registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice from December 14 to 18 reached QR354,255,310, while the total value of residential unit sales contracts during the same period amounted to QR108,758,108. The weekly b»»»

China accused the US on Thursday of distorting its defense policy in an effort to thwart an improvement in China-India ties. Foreign ministry ‌spokesperson Lin ‌Jian was ‌responding ⁠to a question ‌at a press briefing on whether China might exploit a recent easing of tensions with India over disput»»»

Tunis, Dec. 25 (TAP)- President of the Republic Kais Saïed had a talk on Wednesday afternoon in Carthage with Premier Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri.The Head of State said it is imperative to "move up another gear in various fields," mainly following the...»»»

Speaking at the People’s Kurultai, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov emphasized that the energy sector is a strategic foundation for Kyrgyzstan’s stability, national security, and economic development. «Reliable electricity supply to every city, district, and village has a direct impact on the »»»

Fujairah: A total of 740 kilograms of marine debris were removed from the seabed off Fujairah during a major volunteer clean-up involving 134 professional divers and community members, organisers said. The effort marked the seventh and final activity of the national initiative “7 Volunteering Oppor»»»

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Education is one of the most important foundations of state building and a key element in the development of human capital. Head of State Sadyr Japarov stated at the People’s Kurultai. According to him, young people need to be provided with an education that will allow them not only to follow globa»»»

Pakistan’s civil and military leadership on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to follow the vision and ideals of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, as the nation marked the 149th birth anniversary of its founder of the nation on December 25. In separate messages, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zarda»»»

Dubai Holding Community Management has informed Discovery Gardens residents that regulated parking services will be introduced across the community, with paid parking operations set to begin on Thursday, January 15, 2026. In an email sent to residents, Dubai Holding said the new system will be impl»»»

Asian shares were mixed Thursday in thin holiday trading, with most markets in the region and elsewhere closed for Christmas. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 edged 0.1% higher to 50,407.79. It has gained nearly 30% this year. The dollar slipped to 155.85 Japanese yen from 155.94 yen. The euro climbed to $»»»

Starting April 1, 2026, the salaries of teachers and medical workers in Kyrgyzstan will be increased by 100 percent, President Sadyr Japarov announced today at the People’s Kurultai. According to him, respect for teachers and doctors is the foundation of a strong state. «A teacher shapes the nation»»»

Doha, Qatar: The latest numerical forecast models from the Qatar Meteorology Department show that cloud cover is expected to increase during the weekend, raising the chances of light rain in certain parts of the country. In a social media post, the department said that the cloud cover is expected t»»»

Four United Nations rights experts on Wednesday condemned the US partial naval blockade of Venezuela, determining it illegal armed aggression and calling on the US Congress to intervene. The United States has deployed a major military force in the Caribbean and has recently intercepted oil tankers »»»

The People’s Kurultai has been opened today, December 25, in Bishkek at the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic Hall. It is attended by approximately 700 delegates from across the country. President Sadyr Japarov addressed the participants. In his address, the head of state stated that Kyrgyzstan is wagin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sun Amer emerged victorious in a tough field in a gripping Purebred Arabian Handicap (80–100) for four-year-olds, clinching the Muaither Cup by a head at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. The thrilling 1700m Class 2 contest saw several leaders, including Alhafar, Rammah and Al Mustafiz. »»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Police, in coordination with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA), have announced a temporary traffic diversion affecting motorists heading towards the Northern Emirates. In a notice shared on social media, authorities said »»»

Doha, Qatar: Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Maha Zayed Al-Qaqa’ Al-Rawaili, inspected the activities of the Spring Break 2025 Student Activity Centres yesterday at Saad Bin Muath School. During the visit, she received a detailed br»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, speaking at the IV People’s Kurultai, thanked State Committee for National Security (SCNS) Chairman Kamchybek Tashiev for his role in resolving border issues. Addressing the delegates, the head of state noted that for many years, unresolved state border issues»»»

On Dec. 25, 2020, an RV exploded in downtown Nashville, killing the driver of the vehicle and injuring eight people. 1 of 3 | On December 25, 2020, an RV exploded in downtown Nashville, killing the driver of the vehicle and injuring eight people. File Photo courtesy Nashville Fire Department | Lice»»»

Israel reacted furiously on Thursday to a condemnation by 14 countries including France and Britain of its approval of new settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling the criticism discriminatory against Jews. "Foreign governments will not restrict the right of Jews to live in the Land of Israel»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched the seasonal Student Activity Centres for the 2025 Spring Break, running from December 22 to 31, 2025. This initiative reflects the Ministry’s commitment to investing in students’ free time in a way that contributes to»»»

A 43-year-old school teacher was shot dead inside the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) campus in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday night, sparking fear and outrage at one of India’s most prominent educational institutions. The victim has been identified as Rao Danish Ali, a former AMU student who had been »»»

Traffic across the country’s national road network is testing drivers’ nerves as agricultural blockades and police-ordered detours slowed travel on Tuesday, creating kilometer-long queues and hours of delays, authorities and participants said. At Ritsona, lines of vehicles stretched as long as nine»»»

President Rumen Radev and outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov extended Christmas greetings to the Bulgarian people through messages published on Facebook. In his message, President Radev wished that the great Christian holiday bring health, warmth and hope for a better future to every Bulgaria»»»

Torrential rains unleashed widespread flash flooding and mud flows across Southern California on Wednesday, as authorities warned motorists to stay off roads while urging residents in flood zones to evacuate or shelter in place. In the rain-soaked mountain resort of Wrightwood, east of Los Angeles,»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a nuclear submarine factory and received a message from Russia's Vladimir Putin hailing the countries' "invincible friendship", Pyongyang's state media said Thursday. North Korea and Russia have drawn closer since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Uk»»»

Tunis, Dec. 25 (TAP)- President of the Republic Kais Saïed had a talk on Wednesday afternoon in Carthage with Premier Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri.The Head of State said it is imperative to "move up another gear in various fields," mainly following the...»»»

Doha: Qatar Police Sports Federation concluded its inaugural Police Open Padel Championship for Men at the 1969 Platinum Padel Hall, with 48 players from 24 teams participating. The closing ceremony was attended by HE Security Advisor to HE the Minister of Interior Lieutenant General Saad bin Jassi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Tasweer Photo Festival Qatar is issuing a final call for its Frame & Focus: Advanced Photography Course, a 14-week professional programme developed with The VII Foundation and Qatar Photography Society (QPS). Designed for practitioners across the GCC, the course serves as a regional be»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Public Cleanliness Department, in cooperation with Qatari Diar, organised a public cleanliness march yesterday in Lusail Boulevard, under the slogan “One March... A Cleaner City.” The march was held under the patronage of Minister of Mun»»»

When Bulgarians talk about real home cooking, svinsko sas zele—pork with cabbage—always comes up. This hearty, warming dish is the kind of food that makes you feel instantly better on a cold winter day. While it might not have the elegance of some holiday dishes, what it lacks in sophistication it »»»