The year 2025 will go down in history for its military shake-ups, political turbulence, game-changing global events, and groundbreaking tech revolutions. From shifting power dynamics to breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and beyond, it was a year that reshaped the world. What stood out most t»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump will ask Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in their upcoming meeting to continue the path of diplomacy with Lebanon, a media report said. President Joseph Aoun and the Lebanese state have learned from Washington that Trump will call on Netanyahu to "carry on with»»»

Thousands of Syrian Alawites took to the streets in coastal and central parts of the country on Sunday to protest, two days after a mosque bombing that killed eight. The attack, which took place in an Alawite area of Homs, was only the latest against the religious minority, which has been the targe»»»

Brigitte Bardot, the French film star, singer and later animal rights campaigner who rose to global fame in the 1950s and became one of the defining cultural icons of her era, has died at the age of 91. The news was confirmed by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, which announced the death of its found»»»

Tunis, Dec. 28 (TAP)– A standing committee and an action plan for 2026 were put in place to systematically integrate Tunisian olive oil in the tourist offer and develop sustainable agricultural tourism. This was a key outcome of a joint meeting...»»»

DOHA: Qatar's economy maintained growth in the third quarter of 2025, with real GDP rising by 2.9% compared to the third quarter of 2024. This growth was driven primarily by non-hydrocarbon activities, which expanded by 4.4%, according to a statement issued by the National Planning Council (NPC). R»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's economy maintained growth in the third quarter of 2025, with real GDP rising by 2.9% compared to the third quarter of 2024. This growth was driven primarily by non-hydrocarbon activities, which expanded by 4.4%, according to a statement issued by the National Planning Council (»»»

The revolution will not be televised, but it might have webbed feet and bulging eyes. It also might have a unicorn's horn or a chicken's feathers. As protests against the Trump administration continue in US cities, demonstrators are adopting the energy of a community costume parade or block party. »»»

Yangon, Myanmar: Polls closed in the first round of Myanmar's elections on Sunday, an AFP journalist saw, ending the opening phase of a month-long vote. An AFP journalist saw a polling station put out a final call for voters over loudspeakers before closing at 4:00 pm (1030 GMT) in downtown Yangon,»»»

Dubai: Pakistan has secured a historic labour quota from Italy, paving the way for 10,500 Pakistani workers to gain employment in Europe over the next three years. The agreement marks Italy as the first European country to offer a dedicated job allocation specifically for Pakistan, officials announ»»»

‎Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba,‎ participated in the official reception and memorial ceremony held at the Tripoli headquarters of the Ministry of Defence yesterday in honour of the late Field Marshal Mohamed Al-Haddad ‎‎and his comrades, who were killed in a over Ankara»»»

Romania remains one of the countries where cash continues to play an unusually prominent role in everyday transactions, even as digital and card-based payments grow worldwide. According to a recent ranking of countries by the prevalence of cash transactions, Romania’s cash usage stands at around 20»»»

Doha, Qatar: Organizers of the Lusail Boulevard fireworks show clarified that the event taking place on Wednesday, December 31, will be open to families only. Lusail City has also unveiled a detailed parking and transportation plan to ensure smooth mobility for spectators. In a statement, Lusail Ci»»»

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), led by Mohamed Farid, announced the issuance of a specialized document under the name “Real Estate Ownership Bond Insurance.” This new model allows insurance companies to provide coverage for buyers against any risks related to the validity of ownership or »»»

Dubai: Oman has confirmed two public holidays in January 2026 to mark Accession Day and the Islamic occasion of Al Isra’a Wal Miraj, as part of a newly approved policy to announce national and religious holidays in advance each year. Under the calendar endorsed by the Council of Ministers, Thursday»»»

Brasmlia: Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro underwent a medical procedure Saturday to treat recurrent hiccups he has been dealing with for months, according to his medical team. The 70-year-old ex-president, who is serving a 27-year prison sentence for an attempted coup, had been released f»»»

China's finance ministry on Sunday said fiscal policies will be more proactive next year, reiterating its focus on domestic demand, technological innovation and a social safety net. The statement comes as trading partners urge the world's second-biggest economy to reduce its reliance on exports, un»»»

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Palm Beach: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will sit down Sunday with Donald Trump and seek to secure the US president’s stamp of approval for a new proposal to end the nearly four-year conflict with Russia. The 20-point plan, which emerged from weeks of intense US-Ukraine negotiations, lack»»»

Brigitte Bardot, who has died at the age of 91, swept away cinema's staid 1950s' portrayal of women - coming to personify a new age of sexual liberation. On screen, she was a French cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality. One publication called her "the princess of pout and the coun»»»

Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the euro on Thursday, but some believe the move could bring higher prices and add to instability in the European Union's poorest country. A protest campaign emerged this year to "keep the Bulgarian lev", playing on public fears of price rises and a gen»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Indian School is grieving the devastating loss of Aisha Mariyam, a 17-year-old Indian expat student in the UAE, who died of cardiac arrest on Thursday, leaving her school community in shock and sorrow while most of them are away on vacation. Aisha, a grade 11 student, was known»»»

Brigitte Bardot, the iconic French film star who rose to global fame in the 1950s and 1960s and later became a tireless animal rights activist, has died at the age of 91, according to recent news. Her death marks the end of an extraordinary life that spanned the glittering heights of international »»»

Farmers in Bulgaria must decide on their income tax regime by January 5, 2026, the National Revenue Agency (NRA) has announced. Normally, the deadline for making this choice is December 31 of the preceding year, but since the last day of 2025 falls on a public holiday, farmers have until January 5 »»»

Syria’s central bank governor, Abdulkader Husrieh, said the new Syrian pound is not merely a means of exchange but a symbol of the success of the Syrian revolution, national belonging, and confidence in the country’s ability to recover. In a Facebook post, Husrieh said that with the launch of the n»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia’s Battlegroup Vostok has continued to advance into the depth of Ukraine's defenses and gained control of the town of Gulyaipole in the Zaporozhye Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "Battlegroup Vostok group continued to advance into the depth of the enemy»»»

In a progressive display of economic resilience, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) reported a significant rise in its net foreign assets (NFA), reaching LE 520.121 billion by the end of October. This marks an increase from LE 505.074 billion at the end of September, as per the latest data released by»»»

Egypt has signed a $200 million agreement with Qatar’s Al Mana Holding to build a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, the Egyptian Cabinet said. The project will be developed in three phases on a 100,000-square-metre site in the Integrated Sokhna Zone at Ain Sokhn»»»

As Bulgaria prepares to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, replacing the leva (BGN) at a fixed exchange rate of 1.95583 BGN = 1 EUR, the country faces a complex landscape of price adjustments across various sectors. This comprehensive analysis examines which prices are rising, which are falling, an»»»

The United Nations said a humanitarian mission has entered the Sudanese city of El Fasher, capital of North Darfur state, for the first time since the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control following a siege that stretched for more than a year and pushed the city into a deep humanitarian crisis. A»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has unveiled its operational strategy to safeguard New Year's Eve celebrations throughout the emirate as 2026 approaches. Working alongside strategic partners, the force aims to maintain public safety while ensuring efficient traffic management during one of the year's b»»»

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has warned that rising mosquito density increases the risk of disease transmission, highlighting the importance of mosquito control as a fundamental pillar of public health protection and efforts to maintain a healthier living environment across the UAE. In an »»»

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has stressed the importance of following up the State’s plan to develop remote areas including Upper Egypt with the aim of developing them economically and upgrading their citizens living standards. President Sisi met last Sunday with Investment Minister Ashraf Salman»»»

Hamas is moving in the coming days to elect a new head of its political bureau, in an effort to fill a leadership vacuum left by the killing of its former chief, Yahya Sinwar, who died in October 2024 during clashes he fought alongside his fighters in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Sinwar had bee»»»

Lima, Peru: An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Peru on Sunday. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said that the epicenter of the quake occurred 94 kilometers southeast of the city of Trujillo, at a depth of 30 and 66 kilometers. Trujillo has»»»

The general framework of the National Biodiversity Strategy 2031 has revealed that 58 mammal species in the UAE have been assessed, including 39 terrestrial and 19 marine species, most of which were evaluated under the National Red List Project. Issued by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environm»»»

Two people have died in Sweden after a powerful winter storm swept across Nordic countries, causing travel disruption and power outages. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute issued alerts for strong winds for large parts of the northern half of the country as Storm Johannes hit. On»»»

Russia has extended the temporary ban on gasoline and fuel exports, including producers and intermediaries, until the end of next February, the Russian news agency Interfax said, citing a government website. “The new decree extended the temporary ban on the export of gasoline outside the country un»»»

The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the United Nations assessment mission to the city of El Fasher in Sudan, describing it as an important step toward restoring humanitarian access to civilians who have endured months of siege and deprivation. The United States also welcomed the efforts of all pa»»»

Greece is facing strong to gale-force northwesterly winds on Sunday, particularly in northern regions and parts of the Aegean, according to a weather warning issued by the National Meteorological Service. Winds are expected to reach 8 to 9 on the Beaufort scale in central Macedonia, including the T»»»

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi on Saturday set out firm red lines against any attempts to impose a new military reality in the eastern provinces of Hadhramaut and al-Mahra, warning that developments there are not a political disagreement but a calculated course of »»»

Sofia, Bulgaria: Ancient rock art, a patron saint and a monk will be emblazoned on euro coins from Thursday, when Bulgaria joins the single currency. The motifs are already on the lev, the currency Bulgaria adopted 1881 and which is named after an archaic word meaning "lion". Rider of independence »»»

Saudi security authorities arrested 18,877 people for residency, labour and border-related violations during a nationwide inspection campaign carried out over one week, the Ministry of Interior said on Saturday. The arrests were made between December 18 and December 24 as part of joint operations i»»»

Kuwait’s Interior Ministry has rolled out two new electronic services designed to streamline the issuance and transfer of Article 18 residency permits, Kuwait’s news agency, KUNA, reported. The services, launched by the ministry’s General Department of Information Systems in coordination with the G»»»

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Dubai: Oman has introduced a new package of tax and financing incentives aimed at encouraging limited liability companies to convert into closed joint-stock companies, as part of efforts to deepen the capital market and strengthen corporate growth. The incentive package includes a two-year exemptio»»»

Dubai: Dubai will once again take centre stage in global project leadership as the 11th edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) convenes an influential line-up of more than 50 local and international speakers from January 12 to 15, 2026. Held under the patronage of Sheik»»»

For the past year, Israel has arrested dozens of Israeli citizens on suspicion of spying for Iran, Yedioth Ahronoth has reported on. The Hebrew newspaper revealed on Saturday that some of the recruits were asked to photograph sensitive facilities and to collect information including documentation o»»»

BusinessEuropeGerman company to sell more refurbished appliancesMathilda Jordanova-DudaThe second-hand smartphone market has grown significantly in recent years, but other, bulkier items like washing machines are less frequently refurbished and resold. That could soon be changing. https://p.dw.com/»»»