Neuchâtel, Switzerland: John Howe, the illustrator who brought J.R.R. Tolkien's universe to life, is now inviting the world into his mind's eye by setting up his studio in a medieval prison-turned-museum in Switzerland. The 68-year-old is famed for his interpretation of Tolkien's literary work, whi»»»

Paris: The Louvre closed its doors to thousands of disappointed visitors on Monday as staff launched a rolling strike to protest working conditions at the Paris landmark, two months after a shocking robbery. Staff assembled outside the museum’s world-famous glass pyramid, blocking the main entrance»»»

Talks between Ukraine and the US aimed at reaching a peace deal with Russia are continuing in Berlin for a second day. Zelensky and his chief negotiator Rustem Umerov met US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner for five hours on Sunday, joined by German Chancellor Friedri»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian Public Prosecutor's Office for Organised Crime indicted on Monday Culture Minister Nikola Selakovic and three other people for illegal actions in the process of abolishing the status of cultural good attributed to the army General Staff building in central Belgrade. In a stat»»»

In an exciting development within the world of football, Egyptian businessman Amir Garranah has successfully acquired a 90% stake in Spanish football club CF Badalona through his company, M2A Sports Management. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Garranah, who has long dreamed of own»»»

For BASF, green transformation, sustainable agriculture, and competitiveness are the most important topics where progress in research and development is essential. “Innovation has always been part of BASF’s DNA. Especially in these volatile times, it is crucial to leverage our innovative strength t»»»

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Ankara, Dec. 15 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called a stable Syria, free from foreign interference, a significant gain for the entire region. He reaffirmed that Turkey would continue to support the Syrian people in their efforts towards stability and reconstruction. Speaking at the 1»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has secured five‑star accreditation from the EFQM Foundation, represented by the Urban Planning Sector. This groundbreaking milestone underscores the ministry’s commitment to institutional excellence and performance quality based on the highest global stand»»»

Amman: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jordan’s Amman Monday afternoon as he kicked off his three-nation tour which will also include visits to Ethiopia and the Sultanate of Oman - all countries with which India shares both age-old civilisational ties, as well as extensive contemporary bila»»»

The product discovery process is going digital In 2026, the product discovery process will be almost entirely mediated by technology. Smartphones will remain the main hub of information, but personalized recommendations generated by AI, based on browsing history, purchasing behaviour, and stated pr»»»

Acting Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic Kanybek Dosmambetov held a working meeting with heads of private medical centers, the ministry’s press service reported. According to the ministry, the meeting participants addressed issues related to the development of the private healthcare sector,»»»

In 2026, an automated information system Investments (AIS) will be launched to enable electronic submission of applications, centralized data storage, and the creation of a unified digital register of investment projects. Ravshan Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency under the President o»»»

Beginner’s luck struck big time as a Chinese expat in Dubai bagged Dh100,000 in the Big Ticket Series Draw No. 281 on her very first try. Fortune smiled on Lin Zhao, a 40-year-old homemaker and part-time property agent, who has been calling Dubai home for the past 17 years. Also Read: Indian expat »»»

Damascus, Dec. 15 (SANA) The U.S. House of Representatives’ recent vote to repeal the Caesar Act sanctions on Syria marks a pivotal shift for the country’s economy. Experts view this as an opportunity for greater regional and international cooperation, with the potential to reshape Syria’s financia»»»

Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal and a delegation of Arab and foreign ambassadors and military attachés arrived Monday at the Tyre barracks at the start of a tour organized by the Lebanese Army to brief them on the implementation of the disarmament plan in the South Litani sector and Israel’s»»»

Dubai: AD Ports Group plans to launch a cash Mandatory Tender Offer (MTO) to acquire an additional stake in Egypt’s Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company (ALCN), a move that would give the group majority ownership and control of one of Egypt’s largest container terminal operators. Sign up f»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev held a meeting focused on the implementation of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic «On the Special Financial Investment Territory Tamchy with a Special Legal Regime and Status.» It was noted at the meeting that the law was adopted in»»»

Bondi Beach is almost unrecognisable. The sun is out but the surf is empty. The usually heaving main street is hushed. Helicopters track overhead. Forensic investigators - bright blue figures in the distance - comb over the crime scene from Sunday afternoon when two gunmen opened fire at an event m»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received at his office in the Amiri Diwan, the credentials of five new ambassadors to the State. His Highness received the credentials of HE Leila Adhieu Martin Manil, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan; HE Bil»»»

Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee criticized "Hezbollah's supporters" who attacked Lebanese President Joseph Aoun after the latter condemned a mass shooting at a Jewish holiday event that killed at least 11 people in Sydney. Adraee said those who "live on the rhetoric of death see a threat i»»»

Dubai: A new record for the world’s longest commercial flight route has been set by China Eastern Airlines, which has launched a 29-hour journey linking Shanghai and Buenos Aires, according to international media reports. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The flight cove»»»

The European Union has contributed about 90% of foreign funding in Bulgaria since the communist regime was overthrown at the end of the 80's and the beginning of the 90's, according to a study on foreign aid in Bulgaria. The study, conducted by the Institute for Market Economics (IME), was presente»»»

Junior inspector Kristin Ivanov was awarded Police Officer of the Year by Interior Minister Daniel Mitov at an official ceremony held at the National Palace of Culture on Monday. The event was attended by the senior professional and political leadership of the Interior Ministry. Ivanov was honoured»»»

The first outlet of the state-owned retail chain "People Shop," affiliated with oligarch and politician, sanctioned under the Magnitsky Act, Delyan Peevski, opened today in Kuklen, Plovdiv region. Peevski, a controversial figure in Bulgaria known for his media and business holdings as well as his p»»»

Two pandas at a Tokyo zoo will be returned to China in January, the Tokyo government said on Monday, potentially leaving Japan without the beloved animals for the first time in half a century. Loaned out as part of China's "panda diplomacy" program, the distinctive black-and-white animals have symb»»»

On the second day of Hanukkah, Sydney’s Jewish community gathered at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a deadly shooting that struck Australia’s most famous shoreline during the Jewish festival a day earlier. Prayers were sung, and candles lit in a moving tribute to the 15 people killed and 42 o»»»

Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir has conducted a situation assessment at Israel's Northern Command. “In a short period, we eliminated the Hezbollah commander (Haitham Tabatabai) and the head of Hamas' manufacturing division. We will not allow the enemy to expand and will respond to any violation of th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received the credentials of five new ambassadors to the State of Qatar this morning at his office in the Amiri Diwan. His Highness received the credentials of HE Leila Adhieu Martin Manil, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan; HE Bilal K»»»

The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) and the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour issued a joint statement regarding the 2026 state budget on Monday. "While acknowledging the complex political situation facing our country, we do not understand why the budget procedure for 2»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received the credentials of new Ghanaian Ambassador to Belgrade Kwesi Ahwoi on Monday, noting that Serbia saw Ghana as an important and dependable partner in Western Africa. "Serbia and Ghana cherish ties based on respect and solidarity, and we are prou»»»

Strategic cooperation between India and the Central Asian republics in defense and security is driven by historical ties, shared security concerns, regional dynamics, and mutual aspirations for stability. This cooperation focuses on countering terrorism, extremism, transnational threats like drug t»»»

Damascus, Dec. 15 (SANA) Syria and Iraq held talks on Monday to explore ways to improve border crossing operations and further strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The meeting took place at the General Authority for Ports and Customs in Damascus, with Qutaiba Badawi, head of the Syrian»»»

The “Revival” party has voiced its firm support for fully machine-based elections in Bulgaria, with MP Kosta Stoyanov emphasizing that only ballots directly produced by the machines should be counted, without the involvement of flash drives or external data exchanges. Speaking at a press conference»»»

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Dubai: UAE motorists can now use fuel loyalty rewards to take their first step into property investment, turning everyday spending at the pump into fractional ownership of real estate. Emirates Petroleum Company PJSC (Emarat) has signed a memorandum of understanding with PRYPCO Blocks to link fuel »»»

Flash floods have killed at least 37 people in Morocco's coastal Safi region, according to state-owned television. Cars and mounds of rubbish were seen sweeping through the main port city of Safi after torrential rain hit on Sunday. Dozens of people have been receiving treatment in hospital for the»»»

Ali Akbar Velayati, the international affairs advisor to Iran's supreme leader, met with Hezbollah’s representative in Iran Abdallah Safieddine on Sunday and stressed that Tehran will continue to firmly support Hezbollah. Hezbollah is “one of the most important pillars of the resistance front and i»»»

Brand Lounge, the region’s leading strategic brand consultancy, has been named Branding Agency of the Year at the Campaign Middle East Agency of the Year Awards 2025 — marking a defining moment as the consultancy approaches its 20th anniversary in 2026. The award reinforces Brand Lounge’s reputatio»»»

POLITICS Dnevnik: Sociologist Dimitar Ganev from the Trend polling agency commented that President Rumen Radev is facing an extremely difficult task in appointing a caretaker government, as all figures who meet the requirements for the post are linked either to GERB or to the Movement for Rights an»»»

An electronic platform is now available in the Kyrgyz Republic for foreign citizens to apply for Digital Nomad status. The online service is accessible at dnomad.e-gov.kg. The press service of the Ministry of Labor reported. According to the ministry, a foreign citizen must first submit an applicat»»»

Consultations between President Rumen Radev and political parties in the 51st National Assembly resumed today as Bulgaria continues its constitutional procedure following the resignation of the “Zhelyazkov” government. The government had stepped down under pressure from mass protests triggered by t»»»

By Sara El-Sayeh Given the amount of people living in the city, the poor quality of public transportation networks and the scarcity of parking lots and spaces in general, Cairo is fertile ground for commuting solutions like Uber and its regional competitor Careem – both stating that Egypt is their »»»

Datax Solution FZC, a leading distributor of advanced data and database technologies, announced that it has secured distribution rights for FalkorDB, a high-performance, open-source graph database built for AI, real-time analytics, and large-scale knowledge graph use cases. This collaboration will »»»

Expert medical teams and advanced facilities ensure a safe tournament experience across venues Doha, Qatar: Drawing on its experience delivering medical services at world-class sporting events, the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Local Organising Committee (LOC) has deployed comprehensive medical operatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced a temporary partial closure at Onaiza Interchange. This closure is on four directions from 2am to 3am on Friday, December 19, 2025 to facilitate maintenance works of TSE network. During this period, road users approaching Onaiza Interchang»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3544 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, 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 beginn»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi unveiled on Sunday five Egyptian initiatives aimed at strengthening Arab energy security during the annual ministerial meeting of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) in Kuwait. The proposals include drafting»»»

Egyptian and Kuwaiti Prime Ministers met recently at Bayan Palace, signaling a renewed commitment to bolstering economic ties. The high-level discussions between Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, focused on enhancing investment, tr»»»

Rabat, Moroco: The death toll from flash floods that hit the Moroccan coastal town of Safi over the weekend rose to 37, local authorities said Monday. "Fourteen people are currently being treated at Mohammed V hospital in Safi, including two in intensive care," local authorities added in their stat»»»