The Lebanese Ministry of Labor and the American University of Beirut (AUB), through its Government Engagement Platform (GEP), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a comprehensive framework for long-term collaboration to strengthen Lebanon’s labor sector through evidence, inn»»»

Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority opened bidding for 90 distinctive 2, 3, 4 and 5-digit vehicle plates in its 120th Open Auction, spotlighting rare super numbers like AA 25, BB 12 and BB 30. Plates from codes AA, BB, CC, K, N, O, R, T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z go live Saturday December 27 at »»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3712 dinars for one euro on Thursday, which is a slight change relative to Wednesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.2 pct against the euro m-o-m and by 0.3 pct y-o-y and relative to the b»»»

SportsIndiaMessi's India tour and rise of the solo athlete sports brandJonathan HardingIn 2025, many global sports stars went on promotional tours purely to support their individual brands. Lionel Messi's tour of India is a reminder of how sport is changing. https://p.dw.com/p/55M8oLionel Messi is »»»

The Academy Awards will be shown only on YouTube from 2029, in a radical gambit for a movie industry that remains wary of streaming platforms even as viewing habits shift online. The US broadcaster ABC's contract to broadcast the Oscars is set to end in 2028, with the 100th Academy Awards. The new »»»

Arab female film directors have helped change the landscape of Arab cinema in recent years, presenting stories that haven't been told before and claiming space in an industry in a region that rarely makes room for women to grow. Four influential female directors took part in this year's Red Sea Fil»»»

DOHA: Under the bright lights of the iconic Lusail Stadium, an irresistible finale awaits as free-scoring Jordan take on Morocco’s rock-solid defence in a thrilling Asia-Africa showdown tonight, with both sides chasing the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 glory. Both World Cup-bound teams arrive at the fin»»»

The U.S. Congress has passed a $901 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), reinforcing Washington’s military commitment to Europe, with clear implications for Poland and Ukraine. Approved by large bipartisan majorities in both chambers, the bill now awaits the president’s signature and »»»

After accepting a job near Montreal, Mansef Aloui packed up his life in Tunisia, hopeful his children would thrive in Canada -- but his pathway to settle in the country has been shut down. "I'm broken. My life has been upended. My daughter is in her room, she cries day and night," the 50-year-old t»»»

Nick Reiner was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the stabbing deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, and will be arraigned on Jan. 7. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Dec. 17 (UPI) -- Nick Reiner's arraignment for the deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner, »»»

Nick Reiner, the son of celebrated Hollywood director Rob Reiner, has appeared in court for the first time charged with murdering his parents. The 32-year-old waived his right to enter a plea to two charges of first-degree murder at the hearing, as all sides agreed to delay his arraignment until 7 »»»

The Egyptian Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, approved a package of major decisions during its 71st meeting, underscoring efforts to localise industry, attract foreign investment, expand clean energy, and support regional development. Chief among the approvals was the granting o»»»

A woman shows coca leaves during an event for the National Day of Acullico (chewing of the plant) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, in January. Then-Bolivian President Luis Arce said his countrymen have shown the world that the coca leaf 'is not cocaine, File Photo by Juan Carlos Torrejon/EPA Dec. 17 (UPI) -»»»

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces destroyed and concealed evidence of mass killings they committed after overrunning the Darfur city of el-Fasher, a new report has found. Yale University's Humanitarian Research Lab (HRL), which has used satellite imagery to monitor atrocities since the RSF'»»»

Tunis, Dec. 17 (TAP- Meriem Khadhraoui) - At the heart of El Feija National Park in Ghardimaou (north-western Tunisia), local communities live isolated within a lush green setting, surrounded by forested mountains and exceptional...»»»

Hassan El-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, announced that Egypt is preparing to enter a new phase of institutional development aimed at achieving the full digital transformation of government and investment services. He said the Ministry is currently working on the launch of a unif»»»

Christmas is just around the corner, and for many people in France, the end-of-year holiday season is synonymous with chocolate. In this edition of Entre Nous, we speak to chef Jade Genin, who has made a name for herself in France's highly exclusive chocolate world and has become famous for her inc»»»

Dubai: European airlines are upsizing for Dubai’s winter rush. Carriers from Europe are quietly turning Dubai into a big-jet battleground this winter, rolling out larger aircraft and extra capacity as demand for the city surges. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Accordin»»»

A newspaper announced the results of the presidential elections in Santiago, Chile, on Monday. The far-right Jose Antonio Kast won the second round of the presidential elections a day earlier. Photo by Adrianna Thomasa/EPA Dec. 17 (UPI) -- Latin America's political shift toward conservative governm»»»

by Maye Kabil Fears of a China-led slowdown in global economic growth are leading financial markets, two weeks after the Chinese decision to devaluate the Yuan. Shares are falling across the globe on increased signs of China’s economic troubles, which have spurred competitive devaluations in emergi»»»

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the US will impose a blockade on all “sanctioned oil tankers” entering or leaving Venezuela, dramatically escalating his administration’s campaign against President Nicolás Maduro. The move follows the recent seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coa»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3740 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.2 pct against the euro m-o-m and by 0.3 pct y-o-y and relative to the be»»»

CAIRO, Dec 16 (MENA) – The government has set reducing public and external debt, along with lowering debt-servicing costs, as one of the key objectives of its current economic policy, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said. Madbouly made the remarks while chairing a meeting of the External Debt Manag»»»

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is ordering a blockade of all "sanctioned oil tankers" into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country's authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro in a move that seemed designed to put a tighter chokehold on the South American country's economy. Trump's escalatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Institute for Graduate Studies celebrated Qatar National Day, which falls annually on 18 December. The celebration witnessed broad participation from the Institute’s academic, administrative, and student communities. Organised by the Communications and Public Relations Department »»»

The political and civilian parties of Sudan’s Somoud alliance signed in Nairobi on Tuesday a joint declaration of principles with the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army, led by Abdul Wahid al-Nur, and the Arab Socialist Baath Party to end the war in Sudan and completely eliminate the Islamic movement f»»»

US President Donald Trump ordered on Tuesday a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, in Washington's latest move to increase pressure on Nicolas Maduro's government, targeting its main source of income. It is unclear how Trump will impose the move against the sanc»»»

Los Angeles prosecutors say Nick Reiner, the son of famed actor-director Rob Reiner, will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder following the deaths of his parents. The case has shocked Hollywood and Democratic political circles, where the couple were widely admired. Los Angeles prosecu»»»

Canada has officially expanded who can claim citizenship, rolling out a major update to its nationality laws under Bill C-3, which kicked in on December 15, 2025. The new law modernises Canada’s approach to "citizenship by descent", opening a clear pathway for many people previously shut out by old»»»

1/20A woman reacts during a sack race as she celebrates Eid Al Fitr at a park in Quezon City, Philippines, on March 31.AP2/20Schoolgirls and cadets dance as they attend a rehearsal of a ceremony on the first day at school at a cadet lyceum in Kyiv on September 1.AP3/20Visitors, wearing stuffed cost»»»

The FBI arrested Louisiana resident Micah James Legnon on Friday as he was driving to New Orleans to allegedly carry out an attack on federal agents there. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- A suspect identified as Micah James Legnon has been arrested by agents from the »»»

Prosecutors in Los Angeles have filed murder charges against a son of Rob and Michele Reiner, the Hollywood couple who were found dead in their home with multiple stab wounds on Sunday. Nick Reiner, 32, is facing two counts of first-degree murder and could be sentenced to life in prison if found gu»»»

A California doctor who sold ketamine to Friends star Matthew Perry has been sentenced to eight months of home detention and three years of supervised release, making him the second person to be sentenced in the actor's death. Dr Mark Chavez is among five people - including another doctor and a dea»»»

1 of 2 | Flowers and messages are seen Rob Reiner's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Monday. His son, Nick Reiner, is accused of the murder of his parents, but was not medically cleared to appear in court Tuesday. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Nick Rei»»»

El Teniente mine in Rancagua, south of Santiago, is the largest underground mine in the world. File Photo by Mario Ruiz/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Chile's mining investment project pipeline for the 2025-2034 period will total $104.55 billion, according to the latest Chilean Copper Commis»»»

Core inflation in Poland, excluding food and energy prices, fell from 3.0% in October to 2.7% in November, according to data from the National Bank of Poland (NBP). This was the lowest reading since November 2019 and in line with analysts’ expectations. November marked the eighth consecutive month »»»

DOHA: The semi-finals of the 11th edition of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 lived up to its promise of high-quality matches and enthusiastic crowds, resulting in the well-deserved qualification of the Jordanian and Moroccan national teams for the final, scheduled for Thursday at Lusail Stadium. The M»»»

Hossam Heiba, Chief Executive Officer of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), said the Authority places strong emphasis on activating the Permanent Start-up Support Unit and strengthening the role of the Investor Dispute Settlement Centre, describing them as key mechanisms fo»»»

Mohamed El-Shimy, Minister of the Public Enterprises Sector, announced that exports by affiliated companies reached approximately $1bn during fiscal year (FY) 2024/2025, with 40% of companies now exporting to international markets. He added that sector revenues rose by around 20% year-on-year, whil»»»

Egypt has marked a major milestone in its biopharmaceutical development with the laying of the foundation stone for the GENNVAX vaccine manufacturing facility, which is set to become the largest fully integrated vaccine production complex in the Middle East and Africa. The project represents a stra»»»

With an underwater drone, the Ukrainian Security Service destroyed an Improved Kilo-class (Varshavyanka) sub in the port of Novorossiisk. A fleet of six subs of the same class is planned to be built for the Northern Fleet. They will all carry names of occupied Ukrainian cities. In a spectacular sho»»»

With an underwater drone, the Ukrainian Security Service destroyed an Improved Kilo-class (Varshavyanka) sub in the port of Novorossiisk. A fleet of six subs of the same class is planned built for the Northern Fleet. They will all carry names of occupied Ukrainian cities. In a spectacular show of f»»»

With an underwater drone, the Ukrainian Security Service destroyed an Improved Kilo-class (Varshavyanka) sub in the port of Novorossiisk. A fleet of six subs of the same class is planned built for the Northern Fleet. They will all carry names of occupied Ukrainian cities. In a spectacular show of f»»»

Several people cut roast meat during the launch of the Grilling World Cup, in Montevideo, Uruguay, in March 2024. The country was expected to export about 548,000 metric tons of beef in 2025, generating nearly $2.7 billion in revenue. File Photo by Mara Quintero/EPA Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Uruguay is set »»»

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has been trying to cover up mass killings in the city of el-Fasher by burying and burning bodies, a research team from Yale University says. The RSF had drawn international condemnation amid reports of executions and crimes against humanity when its f»»»

Crosspoint Real Estate, the International Associate of Savills in Romania, has brokered the transaction through which Eeze, a software and technology company and next-generation casino supplier, with headquarters in Malta and offices in London and Bucharest, has leased 1,200 square metres of office»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3615 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.2 pct against the euro m-o-m and by 0.3 pct y-o-y and relative to the begin»»»

Software Services Client : Egyptian Company For Metro Management and processing Address : Hammat El Kouba, Cairo, Egypt Tender : Tender No. 1/2017 for updating of the electronic cards for controlling trains Tender documents : EGP5,000 A bid bond of EGP10,000 to be submitted Opening envelopes : 19-3»»»

Egyptian construction firm Hassan Allam Construction has been awarded a $250 million contract to build the African Export–Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) African Trade Centre (AATC) in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, a flagship project that will also serve as the bank’s new global headquarters. The»»»

MartinelliAs Simbang Gabi begins to draw Filipino worshippers to churches across the UAE, one name continues to resonate strongly within the community: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle. Known for his humility, warmth and ability to connect with ordinary Catholics, the Filipino cardinal remains one of th»»»