Dubai: Wynn Al Marjan Island marked a pivotal construction milestone on Monday, with the resort's 70-floor tower topping out at 283 meters of structural concrete height. Just 27 months after foundations began, the project stands ready for its spire installation next year, pushing the full height to»»»

Dec. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. military has attacked three boats in the eastern Pacific, killing eight people, amid the Trump administration's use of military strikes against vessels allegedly transporting drugs into the United States. U.S. Southern Command said in a statement that three people were killed »»»

At the start of consultations with Vazrazhdane on Tuesday morning, President Rumen Radev said that the socio-economic and political situation in the country is complex. On Monday, the head of State held talks with representatives of the two largest political forces in Parliament – GERB-UDF and Cont»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - London is urging the European Commission to justify seizing frozen Russian assets via "loopholes" in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), while brushing aside dissenting member states, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Tuesday. "London »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia wants to end the conflict and Ukraine and welcomes the efforts of the US administration, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said. "What I'm saying is we want to finish this on the premise that is sufficient to sides that are involved, and we are appreciative of»»»

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan has issued a storm warning for December 17-19 due to expected precipitation. According to the ministry, avalanches, snow drifts, and ice are predicted in the country’s mountainous regions during this period. Hazardous conditions are expected on the»»»

Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate slowed to 1.9 percent in November 2025, its lowest level in nine months, down from 2.2 percent in October, driven by easing housing costs and lower prices for food and beverages. On a monthly basis, inflation remained broadly stable, edging up 0.1 percent compar»»»

Iraqi wheat farmer Ma'an al-Fatlawi has long depended on the nearby Euphrates River to feed his fields near the city of Najaf. But this year, those waters, which made the Fertile Crescent a cradle of ancient civilization 10,000 years ago, are drying up, and he sees few options. "Drilling wells is n»»»

There is a quiet irony in corporate life. Organisations invest years and substantial budgets in building trust, credibility, and brand goodwill. Yet, when something goes wrong, many struggle with the most basic human response of all: saying sorry. The recent IndiGo episode brought this into sharp f»»»

The prospect of a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seen here meeting at the DMZ on June 30, 2019, is on the rise, according to a report Tuesday by think tank KNDA. File White House Photo by Shealah Craighead/UPI | License Photo SEOUL, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- »»»

The country is in a very complex situation that the party sees as a crisis, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said during consultations with President Rumen Radev ahead of the awarding of exploratory government-forming mandates. “We see no reason to waste more time – the sooner new elections a»»»

Tunis, Dec. 16 (TAP)- The weather on Tuesday is very cloudy in most regions with scattered showers and temporary thunderstorms in the morning in the east and the south, the National Institute of Meteorology said. The wind is blowing southwest strong...»»»

Dubai: Emirates will deploy retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft with Premium Economy cabins on key routes to Beirut and Beijing starting early next year. The EK953/954 Dubai-Beirut service gets the upgrade from January 6, 2026, while EK306/307 to Beijing follows on February 1, 2026. Sign up for our dai»»»

Doha, Qatar: Paris Saint-Germain stepped up preparations for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 final with their first training session in Doha yesterday, ahead of tomorrow’s showdown with Brazil’s CR Flamengo at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. The French champions took to the pitch just hours after a»»»

Chile on Sunday voted in far-right leader Jose Antonio Kast, making it the latest country in Latin America to ditch the left. As many voters are looking for solutions to economic woes, US President Donald Trump has also upped the ante vowing to pull US support for some countries if leftist can»»»

Anna TillackIn Romania, illegal logging claims huge tracts of forest every year. Authorities say organized crime is to blame. Activists and journalists risk their lives to document the illicit activity. https://p.dw.com/p/54qlXAdvertisementIn Romania’s Southern Carpathians, activists from risk thei»»»

By Kholood Al-Enezi MANAMA, Dec 16 (KUNA) -- Bahrain's national celebrations, on December 16, stand as a testament to an extended journey of construction and achievement led by a royal vision that laid the foundations of a modern state, consolidated pillars of progress and stability, and placed peo»»»

China on Tuesday reiterated its demand that Japan retract Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about Taiwan, more than a month after Takaichi said an attack on the democratically governed island could be deemed an existential threat to Japan. "On key issues, Japan is still 'squeezing toothpaste'»»»

The Northern Borders Investment Forum 2025 has unveiled more than 240 investment opportunities in northern Saudi Arabia, with a total value estimated at SAR 40 billion ($10.6 billion), spanning key sectors including livestock and food production, mining and energy, tourism and environment, and logi»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has condemned the Israeli occupation government's approval of the establishment of 19 settlements in the occupied West Bank, considering it a flagrant violation of international law, particularly UN Security Council Resolution 2334, and a blatant attack on the rights of the»»»

A 24-metre-tall replica of the Statue of Liberty collapsed during a powerful storm in Guaíba, a city in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state, after strong winds swept through the region on December 15, 2025. The structure, located outside a Havan retail megastore, toppled in gusts estimated at 80–90 km»»»

Doha, Qatar: Supporters from across the region turned out in full force to cheer on their teams during the FIFA Arab Cup semi-finals at Al Bayt and Khalifa International Stadiums. Jordanian and Saudi fans filled the stands with vibrant chants, colourful banners, and unyielding energy, creating an e»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemns the Israeli occupation government’s approval of the establishment of 19 settlements in the occupied West Bank, considering it a flagrant violation of international legitimacy resolutions, particularly United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334, and a bl»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hold talks with European leaders in Berlin, Germany, on Monday, December 15, 2025. Photo by Nadja Wohlleben/EPA Dec. 16 (UPI) -- European leaders are pledging to provide Ukraine with military force support against Russia, as talks between Washington and Kyiv t»»»

A 16-year-old was arrested early Tuesday morning following after a police chase in a northern suburbs of Athens. According to information, he is the son of a PASOK lawmaker. The teen, who did not have a driver’s license, allegedly failed to comply with a traffic light, resulting in a pursuit by off»»»

To mark its 30th anniversary, the Public Environmental Center for Sustainable Development (PECSD) in Varna will launch a new environmental education campaign, the PECSD reported. Ilian Iliev, Chair of the Board of the PECSD, said that the goal of the campaign is to motivate the public to take small»»»

RIYADH, Dec 16 (KUNA) -- GCC Secretary General Jasem Al-Budaiwi extended his highest congratulations to Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, the Bahraini government, and the Bahraini people on the Kingdom's National Day and the anniversary of the King's accession."This cherished national occasi»»»

Investments in Saudi Arabia’s supply chain and logistics sector have reached approximately SAR 280 billion ($74.6 billion) since the launch of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Saleh Al-Jasser said on Monday. Speaking at the opening of»»»

The EU will on Tuesday present a first-ever plan to address the continent's deepening housing crisis, aiming to boost construction and regulate short-term rentals. The figures are stark: nearly 1.3 million people are homeless across the 27-nation bloc -- more than the entire population of Brussels,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Engineer Saad bin Ebrahim Al Muhannadi, a member of Qatar Foundation’s Founding Board and the organization’s former president, has been appointed as President of the Office of the Chairperson of Qatar Foundation. A Lifetime Member of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Board of Directors and Board»»»

Doha, Qatar: Giorgian de Arrascaeta stands over a dead ball. His pin-point delivery finds its mark, as Danilo sprints in to meet it with a powerful header that leaves the net bulging. This was the history-making moment that won Flamengo their fourth Copa Libertadores title in Lima last month, and t»»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar affirmed that effective global leadership for peace requires comprehensive reform of the United Nations system, fully consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, stressing that mediation remains an indispensable pillar for the peaceful resolution of d»»»

The employment rate for the working-age population (15-64 years) was 63.4% in the third quarter of 2025, up by 0.1 percentage points compared to the second quarter of 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Monday.The employment rate was higher for men (71.7%»»»

Industrial production dropped 0.9% as a gross series and 0.5% as a series adjusted for the number of working days and seasonality in the first ten months of the year compared with the same period in 2024, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Monday.Thus, in the »»»

The average monthly pension increased by 0.3% in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the second quarter of this year, while the average number of pensioners rose to 4.921 million, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Monday.According to the quoted source, in»»»

Loan to ease access to credit for micro agricultural businesses in Romania under the InvestEU mandate. Goal is to spur productivity, sustainability gains, and to support young farmers. Romanian farmers will be eligible for extra financing as a result of a €25 million loan that Agricover Credit IFN »»»

In January - October 2025, the balance-of-payments current account posted a deficit of EUR 24,636 million, compared with EUR 23,644 million in the same year-ago period, according to a National Bank of Romania (BNR) release.According to the quoted source, the breakdown shows that the deficit on trad»»»

Premier Ilie Bolojan stated on Friday that as regards the sanctins for the Lukoil company, the deadlines were postponed until spring and Romania adopted the legislation which allows the government, in this case the ministry of energy to intervene on the part of supervision. Premier Ilie Bolojan was»»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan held talks on Monday at the Victoria Palace of Government with representatives of the Romanian Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACAROM).According to a Government press release, representatives of the automotive industry presented the prime minister with a series of »»»

The European Commissionaire for Budget, Valdis Dombrovskis announced on Friday in a press conference that the European executive will not propose the suspension of EU funds for Romania as a recognition of the fiscal measures taken by the Bolojan government to reduce the budget ...»»»

The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights ruled on Monday in favour of judge Cristi Danilet in the case Danilet v. Romania (application no. 16915/21) and decided that the Romanian authorities had breached Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which guarantees freedom »»»

Romania is the "champion of governmental instability" in a sample of 16 European states, shows the report "Governmental Stability in Europe (2007 - 2025). A brief analysis of the duration of prime ministerial mandates in 16 European states", published on Monday by the Center for the Promotion of Pa»»»

Life expectancy in Romania remains among the lowest in the EU, expenses for inhabitant head are the lowest in the EU and the vaccination rates among children are very low, 67% of all measles cases in the EU are registered in Romania, according to a report released by the European Commission. Accord»»»

On Monday, the Senate voted on a simple motion initiated by AUR, entitled "Prahova under siege. Over 100,000 Romanians condemned to thirst and disease under the complicit gaze of Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu." The simple motion passed, with the support of the PSD, with 73 votes "for" and 43 »»»

Wizz Air has officially reopened its base in Suceava. With the allocation of two state-of-the-art Airbus A321 neo family aircraft, the airline now operates a total of 41 aircraft in Romania and two more already announced for 2026. Suceava remained an important airport to Wizz Air throughout the yea»»»

Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu said on Monday at the Senate that while the outcome of the vote on the simple motion against her was not surprising, she would not give in, resign, or allow herself to be blackmailed with her position."The result of the vote on the motion is not surprising. I wen»»»