A bombing at a mosque located in the Syrian city of Homs during Friday prayers killed at least six people and wounded 21 others, authorities said. Images released by Syria's state-run Arab News Agency showed blood on the mosque's carpets, holes in the walls, shattered windows and fire damage. The I»»»

Thailand carried out air strikes on a disputed border area with Cambodia on Friday, as officials from both sides continued talks to try to end fighting. The Thai Air Force said it had hit a Cambodian "fortified military position" after civilians had left the area. Cambodia's defence ministry accuse»»»

The Russian ruble surged 44% against the dollar in 2025, becoming the world’s best performing currency, being only beaten by gold (72%) and silver (159%) prices amongst the major traded commodities, The Bell reported on December 24. »»»

PRISTINA - A basic court in Pristina on Friday sentenced Kosovo-Metohija Serb Sladjan Trajkovic to ten years in prison for an alleged war crime against civilians in the area of the Vucitrn municipality during the 1999 conflict in Kosovo-Metohija. Trajkovic, a resident of Kosovska Mitrovica, was als»»»

Representatives of several political parties and public organizations paid tribute this week to the victims of the so-called Revival Process, marking the 41st anniversary of the December events linked to resistance against the forced assimilation of Bulgaria’s Muslim minority during the communist p»»»

An Israeli reservist soldier rammed his vehicle into a Palestinian man as he prayed on a roadside in ​the occupied West Bank on Thursday, after earlier firing shots in the area, the Israeli military said. "Footage was received of an armed individual running over a Palestinian individual," it said i»»»

Saudi Arabia, the main backer of Yemen's internationally-recognized government, conducted air strikes on separatist positions in Hadramawt on Friday, according to local media and the UAE-backed separatist Southern Transitional Council. "The Saudi Air Force bombed positions of the Hadrami Elite Forc»»»

Turkish authorities said Friday that they have apprehended a suspected member of the extremist Islamic State group who was planning attacks on New Year’s celebrations. State-run Anadolu Agency reported that Ibrahim Burtakucin was captured in a joint operation carried out by police and the National »»»

BELGRADE - Russian Ambassador to Belgrade Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko said on Friday a solution that would, above all, be in the spirit of the friendly relations between Russia and Serbia was being sought for Serbia's oil company NIS. NIS is under US sanctions due to its Russian majority ownership.»»»

Lagos: Nigeria said Friday it provided the United States with intelligence on jihadists before the Christmas Day strikes by US forces against what President Donald Trump said were Islamic State militants in the northwest of the country. The US strikes come after Abuja and Washington were locked in »»»

Ministers were reportedly suggesting amending a banking draft bill before approving it as Cabinet convened Friday in its third session to discuss the long-awaited bill that would distribute losses from the 2019 economic crisis. Al-Jadeed reported Friday that many ministers would vote against the la»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3635 dinars for one euro on Friday, which is a slight change relative to Thursday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m and down by 0.3 pct y-o-y and relative to the beginnin»»»

Turkish authorities said Friday that they have apprehended a suspected member of the extremist ISIS group who was planning attacks on New Year's celebrations. State-run Anadolu Agency reported that Ibrahim Burtakucin was captured in a joint operation carried out by police and the National Intellige»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China opposes the blockade of Venezuelan oil and the seizure of tankers, as these actions could pose security risks, Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yongqian said. "The arbitrary interception of other countries' tankers could not only disrupt the functioning of the inte»»»

President Donald Trump said Thursday that the US had launched "precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes". The claim came in a Christmas night social media post that offered few details, though US Africa Command later confirmed the strikes were conducted at the request of Nigeri»»»

Lebanon said Israeli strikes near the Syrian border and in the country's south killed three people on Thursday, as Israel said it targeted a member of Iran's elite Quds Force and a Hezbollah operative. Despite a November 2024 ceasefire that was supposed to end more than a year of hostilities betwee»»»

The Israeli military announced a series of strikes on "Hezbollah targets" in south and east Lebanon on Friday, including "weapons depots" and a "training" complex. "A number of weapons storage facilities and terrorist infrastructure sites were struck, which were used by Hezbollah to advance terror »»»

Tokyo: As school and work wrap up, crowds fill Tokyo's many bustling arcade halls -- not to battle it out in fighting games, but to snag plush toys from claw machines. In one of these gaming hubs in the Japanese capital's Ikebukuro district, aisles of crane games stretch as far as the eye can see. »»»

Bulgaria’s political year 2025 will be remembered for the election of a regular government that resigned after 11 months in office amid mass protests, as well as for preparations for the country’s entry into the eurozone. Following a series of snap parliamentary elections, on January 16 the governm»»»

The Israeli military announced a series of strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Friday, including weapons depots and a training complex. "A number of weapons storage facilities and terrorist infrastructure sites were struck, which were used by Hezbollah to advance terror attacks against the s»»»

Lebanon said Israeli strikes near the Syrian border and in the country's south killed three people on Thursday, as Israel said it targeted a member of Iran's elite Quds Force and a Hezbollah operative. Despite a November 2024 ceasefire that was supposed to end more than a year of hostilities betwee»»»

A Malaysia court has convicted former prime minister Najib Razak for abuse of power, in his second major trial for a multi-billion-dollar state funds scandal. Najib, 72, faces multiple charges for misappropriating nearly 2.3 billion Malaysian ringgit ($569m; £422m) from the nation's sovereign wealt»»»

Households in Bulgaria may face significant obstacles in paying utility bills between December 29 and January 5 due to a combination of technical adjustments and the cluster of public holidays around the New Year, according to Darik News. The difficulties are linked to software updates required for»»»

Palm Beach, United States: President Donald Trump said US forces conducted "powerful and deadly" strikes Thursday against Islamic State group militants in northwestern Nigeria, weeks after he warned against any systemic assault on Christians in the country. The Nigerian foreign ministry early Frida»»»

As school and work wrap up, crowds fill Tokyo's many bustling arcade halls -- not to battle it out in fighting games, but to snag plush toys from claw machines. In one of these gaming hubs in the Japanese capital's Ikebukuro district, aisles of crane games stretch as far as the eye can see. The cro»»»

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak was found guilty Friday of abusing his power in the 1MDB graft scandal, which saw billions plundered from the now-defunct sovereign wealth fund. "The prosecution, I find, has thus proven its case against the accused beyond a reasonable doubt in respect of»»»

Yes, Bulgaria party Co-Chairs Bozhidar Bozhanov and Ivaylo Mirchev paid tribute Friday at the Turkan fountain (South Bulgaria) to the victims of the so-called "Revival Process", which aimed to assimilate the country's Muslim minority by forcing 720,000 - 820,000 ethnic Turks and 180,000-250, 000 Mu»»»

Dubai: A winter storm bearing down on the US Northeast has brought air travel to a standstill across New York City’s major airports, creating chaos for thousands of holiday travellers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Flight tracking site FlightAware reported at least 4»»»

As Bulgaria prepares to enter the eurozone on January 1, 2026, attention is increasingly turning to the security of euro banknotes and coins. Financial authorities stress that while the euro is among the most protected currencies globally, attempts at counterfeiting still occur, making basic knowle»»»

On Dec. 26, 1935, Shenandoah National Park was established in northern Virginia after years of raising funds to purchase the land 1 of 7 | The northern lights can be seen in the skies above the Shenandoah National Park near Front Royal, Va., on October 10, 2024. The park was established December 26»»»

In a case of a loving relationship gone toxic, a man in Hyderabad allegedly doused his wife in petrol and set her on fire in front of this children. When his daughter tried to intervene, she was also shoved into the flames. Then, the man – who lived in the Nallakunta area – fled the scene. The man »»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of a "new conspiracy" being planned by Tehran's opponents, warning that they may seek to create economic and social unrest to destabilize the country. Speaking at a forum in Isfahan, he explained that the conspiracy will not be based on a direct milita»»»

Dubai: A Dubai civil court has ruled in favour of an insurance claim worth Dh93,450, ordering payment of the amount along with five per cent annual legal interest until full settlement, in a dispute between two insurance companies stemming from a traffic accident that caused extensive vehicle damag»»»

Bulgaria’s political year 2025 will be remembered for the election of a regular government that resigned after 11 months in office amid mass protests, as well as for preparations for the country’s entry into the eurozone. Following a series of snap parliamentary elections, on January 16 the governm»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Department of Nutrition Sciences at the College of Health Sciences at Qatar University (QU) hosted the BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics Undergraduate Capstone Research Projects and Presentations, highlighting nine research projects completed by senior undergraduate students under the»»»

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he held "very good" talks with US President Donald Trump’s envoys on ending the war, as Russia also assured negotiations with Washington were making progress. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he had had "very good" t»»»

Dubai: An Abu Dhabi court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a young man against a friend he accused of unlawfully selling a car registered in the friend’s name on a temporary basis. The court ruled that the claimant failed to prove ownership or a trust arrangement. Also Read: Dubai Court upholds own»»»

Donald Trump said the US military had carried out what he described as a powerful and deadly strike against Islamic State fighters in north-western Nigeria, an operation Washington says was conducted in close co-ordination with Nigerian forces, the BBC reports. »»»

Donald Trump said the US military had carried out what he described as a powerful and deadly strike against Islamic State fighters in north-western Nigeria, an operation Washington says was conducted in close co-ordination with Nigerian forces, the BBC reports. »»»

Syrian Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi said Thursday that "all efforts" were being made to prevent the collapse of talks on an agreement with Damascus to integrate his forces into the central government. The remarks came days after Aleppo saw deadly clashes between the two sides before their respective»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Al Gharafa Hall witnessed an exciting and competitive evening yesterday as part of the matches in the second division of the Qatar General Basketball League for the 2025-2026 season. Both Al Sadd and Al Rayyan continued their strong performances, securing important victories agains»»»

Dubai: The UAE has issued a Federal Decree-Law on Child Digital Safety, creating a nationwide framework to protect children from online risks while promoting responsible and safe use of digital technology. The law comes ahead of the UAE’s designation of 2026 as the Year of the Family. It reflects a»»»

Lebanon said Israeli strikes near the Syrian border and in the country's south killed three people on Thursday, as Israel said it targeted a member of Iran's elite Quds Force and a Hezbollah operative. Despite a November 2024 ceasefire that was supposed to end more than a year of hostilities betwee»»»

The United States carried out a strike against ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria's government, President Donald Trump and the US military said on Thursday, claiming the group had been targeting Christians in the region. "Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, th»»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks in Ankara on Thursday with Sudan's army commander and Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on the latest developments in Sudan amid the latest escalation by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The leaders held bilateral talks»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Ahli head coach Younes Ali praised his players’ commitment and determination after the Qatari side secured qualification to the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Two, stressing that progression was earned through hard work. Speaking after Al Ahli’s 2-0 victory over Uzbekistan’»»»

Istanbul police launched scores of simultaneous raids on Thursday, detaining over a hundred suspected members of the militant Islamic State group who were allegedly planning attacks against Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, authorities said. A statement from the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecuto»»»

Doha, Qatar: Industry leaders have noted that Qatar’s logistics sector is emerging as a key pillar of economic growth, supported by rising trade volumes, expanding transshipment activity and world-class port infrastructure, with Hamad Port increasingly positioning the country as a leading regional »»»

A US judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from detaining British activist Imran Ahmed after he sued officials over an entry ban for alleged online censorship. The founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate is among five people denied US visas after the state department accu»»»