Doha: Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been re-elected as President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), following the election of his Presidential List by the General Assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan yesterday. President Ben Sulayem now begins his second four-year term, having overseen »»»

Doha: Qatar secured the hosting rights for the 2027 FIA General Assembly with 95.4% of the votes, marking a major endorsement from the global motorsport community and highlighting the country’s rising profile on the international calendar. The decision came during the FIA Annual General Assemblies »»»

More than a year after the end of the war between Israel and Hezbollah, which caused widespread destruction in South Lebanon, the Lebanese state has formally launched its reconstruction effort, albeit with very limited public funding. Within the framework of the 2026 state budget, Parliament’s Fina»»»

Doha, Qatar: As governments and global institutions race to harness artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and innovation-driven investment, last week’s Doha Forum offered a pointed reminder that technology alone cannot close widening gaps in peace, climate resilience, and economic o»»»

A Bolivian court on Friday ordered the country's former President Luis Arce to remain detained for five months while he awaits trial on corruption charges, the latest development in a case that threatens to exacerbate Bolivia's political tensions. Arce, 62, a leader from Bolivia’s Movement Toward S»»»

Doha, Qatar: Multilateral cooperation is now essential to promote digital development and ensure all countries benefit from technological and artificial intelligence (AI) advancements, the Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has said. Deemah AlYahya made the remarks duri»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Government has issued Federal Decree-Law No. (12) of 2025, amending provisions related to children of unknown parentage. The move underscores the nation’s commitment to child protection and places the best interests of the child at the centre of all decisions regarding care, cust»»»

China plans to expand exports and imports next year as part of efforts to promote "sustainable" trade, a senior economic official said on Saturday, state broadcaster CCTV reported. The trillion-dollar trade surplus posted by the world's second-largest economy is stirring tensions with Beijing's tra»»»

Thailand said Saturday it was continuing military strikes against Cambodia despite US President Donald Trump saying the countries had agreed to stop fighting after calls with him. Renewed clashes between the Southeast Asian neighbors, which stem from a long-running dispute over the colonial-era dem»»»

Discussion has intensified over plans for partial reconstruction in parts of Gaza, even as official Arab statements insist that rebuilding must begin across the entire enclave. The debate comes nearly two weeks after the postponement of the Cairo Conference on Gaza reconstruction, intended to marsh»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently hosted its third highly anticipated alumni-run conference on primary care. The conference is titled “Updates in Primary Care: Specialist-Led Case-Based Discussions Highlighting th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Acibadem Healthcare Group in Istanbul, marking a significant step towards enhancing international collaboration and exchanging expertise in cancer awareness, prevention, and patient car»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Unesco Chair on Environmental Law and Sustainable Development at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Law hosted the ‘International Investment Promotion and Facilitation in the Context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030’ conference. Held at the Qatar Natio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The next generation of artificial intelligence professionals will need more than technical know-how, and they must be critical thinkers who understand the social consequences of the tools they build, says a Qatar-based academic expert. By insisting on strong technical foundations, Gise»»»

Scope Ratings has completed its latest review of Bulgaria and confirmed the country’s long-term credit rating at A- with a stable outlook, alongside short-term ratings of S-1/Stable. The agency highlights several factors that continue to support Bulgaria’s position, most notably the forthcoming ent»»»

Egypt continues to exert efforts to ease tensions and prevent a new Israeli war on Lebanon as part of an initiative kicked off by its foreign minister Badr Abdelatty during a visit to Beirut two weeks ago. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly is scheduled to visit Beirut next week. Cairo’s Amba»»»

(News report) KUWAIT, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait has witnessed a diplomatic outreach enabling it to expand regionally and globally by broadening strategic partnerships via a series of deals and MoUs covering diplomatic, economic, military, security, health, scientific research sectors and artificial i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Social Development and Family, prepares to host the 6th Arab Ministerial Forum on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development 2025, under the slogan: “Urban sustainability... for the future of generations.” Under the patronage of Prime M»»»

Doha: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Turkey, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, reaffirm the indispensable role of the Unit»»»

Muras football tournament with participation of President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has begun in Bishkek. It will be held on December 13-14. The opening ceremony took place at the National Football Academy of the Kyrgyz Football Union. Sixteen teams are participating in the tournament.»»»

The EU’s decision to permanently freeze Russian assets is "an attack on the sovereignty of UN member states" and a form of "plundering," Cuban international relations expert Yosmany Fernández Pacheco told Sputnik. Cuban international relations expert Yosmany Fernández Pacheco has warned that the mo»»»

Lebanese authorities have received warnings, via closed diplomatic channels, of Israel's preparation for large-scale military operation, Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji said on Friday. Earlier in the day, a Lebanese military source told Sputnik that Israeli warplanes attacked several areas »»»

Romania is on NATO's eastern flank, and it is feeling the heat from drone incursions attributed to Russia, and from the Trump administration's strategic shift away from Europe. We speak to Romanian President Nicușor Dan about how his country is faring with these headwinds, and also about tough econ»»»

The President dismissed Taalai Bazarbaev, Kyrgyzstan’s Ambassador to Italy. Sadyr Japarov signed a corresponding decree. The decision was made in connection with the completion of his diplomatic service. Taalai Bazarbaev has been dismissed from his post as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentia»»»

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov has concluded his working visit to Turkmenistan, which took place on December 11–12, the press service of the President reported. During the visit, Sadyr Japarov had a one-on-one meeting with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The leaders»»»

As we have just celebrated International Volunteer Day, we turn our attention to real stories, not abstract ideas. We see a child arranging a small reading corner in his classroom. We see a young woman teaching younger children in a camp. We see a mother cooking extra meals for her neighbours in an»»»

The US ambassador to the UN has accused Rwanda of leading Africa's Great Lakes region toward war, just over a week after a peace deal was signed in Washington to end the decades-long conflict. US President Donald Trump Trump hailed the deal between DR Congo's President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwanda's»»»

NEW DELHI, Dec 12 (KUNA) -- The Al-Sabah Archaeological Collection under the Dar al-Athar Al-Islamiyah in Kuwait participated on Friday in the opening ceremony of the "Networks of the Past" gallery.The gallery, called a "Study Gallery of India and the Ancient World" organized by the Chhatrapati Shi»»»

BRUSSELS, Dec 12 (KUNA) -- European Union governments on Friday approved an agreement to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets held in Europe, removing a major hurdle to the possible future use of these funds to support Ukraine.Belgium, Bulgaria, Italy and Malta confirmed in a joint state»»»

When China’s President Xi Jinping inaugurated Peru’s Chancay megaport in November 2024, he was doing far more than opening a Chinese offshore project; he was executing a vision that has reshaped global power three times before and is poised to do so again. The $1.3bn deep-water facility, capable of»»»

Tunis, Dec. 12 (TAP) - A working session was held Thursday, between Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries, Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh, and Algerian Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Fisheries, Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid, on the...»»»

LONDON, Dec 11 (KUNA) -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stressed the need of keeping pressures on Russia and providing Ukraine with the necessary support until the end of the war, He co-chaired a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing this afternoon, a 10 Downing Street statement said»»»

DOHA: President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani crowned the winners of the T100 Triathlon World Championship, whose final round was hosted in Doha with the participation of a selection of the sport's top international athletes. The medal ceremony was attended»»»

When China’s President Xi Jinping inaugurated Peru’s Chancay megaport in November 2024, he was doing far more than opening a Chinese offshore project; he was executing a vision that has reshaped global power three times before and is poised to do so again. The $1.3bn deep-water facility, capable of»»»

Skopje, 10 December 2025 (MIA) - Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska-Kochoska will attend Dec. 11-12 Istanbul Economy Summit 2025, bringing together senior officials from governments, international organizations, business and academia. On Dec. 11, Dimitrieska-Kochoska will deliver an opening addre»»»

The Bugatti Residences in Business Bay has set a new record, with a penthouse selling for Dh550 million — the highest price ever achieved for such a property in both Dubai and the Middle East, signalling significant shifts within the city’s premium real estate sector. Executed under the direction o»»»

Police in Athens have announced the arrest of a 20-year-old man who was found in possession of a Kalashnikov-type combat rifle at Kifisou intercity bus station. The man was apprehended early Thursday as he alighted a coach. The weapon was found in his baggage, along with a magazine and 12 cartridge»»»

Eritrea has withdrawn from East African regional bloc Igad, accusing the organisation of "becoming a tool against" countries like itself. In a statement on Friday, Eritrea's foreign ministry said Igad had strayed from its founding principles and failed to contribute to regional stability. The withd»»»

Benin's opposition figure and former defence minister Candide Azannai was arrested on Friday in Cotonou, according to a police source. It has yet to be confirmed whether his detention is linked to Sunday's foiled coup attempt.  Benin's former defence minister and prominent opposition figure, C»»»

A cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia's Portovaya plant was delivered to the Beihai terminal in China on December 8. This marks the first delivery since the facility was placed under US sanctions in January 2025. The development highlights deepening China-Russia energy ties as Moscow s»»»

Gaza: A wave of severe weather and extreme cold that has been hitting the Gaza Strip since yesterday has caused the deaths of 13 Palestinians in less than 24 hours, in addition to a series of widespread collapses in several areas. Civil defense teams are continuing search and rescue operations unde»»»

EIPICO announced a significant dual achievement regarding Obtains (EDA License for EIPICO 3 Factory) and the launch of its new biosimilar product (ADALIMAB), The event was chaired by both of Prof. Dr. Samir El-Badawi, Professor of Rheumatology at Cairo University and President of the Egyptian Socie»»»

NIS - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Friday 2025 had been a year of turmoil for the parliament but would end in the best possible way - with a good, constructive debate involving the ruling coalition, the opposition and civil society. "We have normal work of the Serbian parliament, »»»

PoliticsAfricaTrump's new security strategy: A chance for Africa?Martina SchwikowskiUS President Donald Trump's new foreign policy focuses less on aid and more on trade with African countries, specifically on raw materials. Could this be a wake-up call for Africa to become more economically indepen»»»

Ukraine is running out of cash to keep its military and its economy going, after almost four years of Russia's full-scale war. For Europe, the solution to plugging Kyiv's budget hole of €135.7bn (£119bn; $159bn) for the next two years lies in frozen Russian assets sitting in Belgian bank Euroclear »»»

Tunis, Dec. 12 (TAP) – A co-financing agreement worth €3.6 million (around TND 12 million) has been signed with the German Development Bank (KfW) for the development of the new smart industrial zone of Ras El-Marj in the governorate of Monastir. The...»»»

MPs spent nearly two hours debating the draft resolution to accept the resignation of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and his Cabinet on Friday. The resignation was accepted unanimously, with all 227 MPs voting in favor. The debate centered on who should bear responsibility for next year’s budget. »»»

Investors and project developers increasingly look to Romania to secure large land plots for renewable energy projects, storage facilities, logistics parks and manufacturing/production facilities. Yet, land acquisition in extra muros areas, particularly agricultural land, is governed by a unique le»»»

Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba participated yesterday, in the Government Communication Forum as part of the Tripoli Media Days events, in a move, the Tripoli government says, aims at further strengthening communication between the government and citizens and developing c»»»

Bangladeshi youth entrepreneur Md. Shakib Uddin has been awarded an honorary ‘Golden Visa’ by the UAE government in recognition of his business achievements and contributions. For a long time, he has been running a global trade and real estate business in Dubai. The Dubai government granted him thi»»»