China's commerce ministry and financial regulators have urged local authorities to promote stronger coordination between business and financial systems to boost consumption, a joint statement showed on Sunday. Local commerce departments are encouraged to tap existing funding channels for consumptio»»»

Italy, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Malta have urged the EU to explore alternatives to seizing frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, Politico Europe reported on Friday, citing an internal document. The European Commission hopes to pressure individual member states into approving the plan ahead of the Eu»»»

Dubai: Residents across multiple neighbourhoods described the air as “unbreathable”, reporting headaches, breathlessness and eye irritation as Delhi woke up on Sunday under a dense blanket of toxic smog. Visibility dropped sharply in several parts of the city, forcing motorists to drive with headli»»»

Ras Al Khaimah Police have urged residents and visitors to exercise caution as unstable weather conditions continue to affect the emirate. In a public advisory issued on Sunday, police warned of rainfall, strong winds and reduced visibility, calling on the public to follow safety instructions to av»»»

Algeria’s Kabylie region is witnessing unusual momentum and activity, marked by initiatives opposing a separatist group’s plan to proclaim an “Independent State of Kabylie” on Sunday in France. The move is one chapter in ongoing tensions with Algeria, which accuses Paris of “harboring enemies of it»»»

At least five people have reportedly been killed and several others injured after two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration at a beach in Sydney, Australia, according to media reports. The incident occurred on Sunday evening at Bondi Beach in Sydney. Footage posted online showed two individu»»»

Sydney: Australian police said two people were in custody following reports of multiple gunshots Sunday at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach, urging the public to take shelter. "Police are responding to a developing incident at Bondi Beach and are urging the public to AVOID the area. Anyone at the scene s»»»

Mecca, Dec. 14 (SANA) The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned on Sunday the terrorist attack that targeted a joint Syrian–U.S. military patrol near the city of Palmyra, resulting in casualties and injuries. The League’s General Secretariat said in a statement on X, that Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkar»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday announced the winner of the 2025 Great Arab Minds Award in the Architecture and Design category. Sharing his congratulations on social media, Sheikh Mohammed said: “»»»

A motorcyclist was killed Saturday night in a collision with a car in the Kolonos area of central Athens. The crash occurred shortly after 11 p.m. on Lenorman Street, heading toward central Athens, under circumstances that remain unclear. The motorcyclist was critically injured and pronounced dead »»»

Mahad Mohamud is slowly readjusting to the heat, chaos and tension of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, after being deported from the US city of Minneapolis last month just as winter was closing in there. Somalis know the 36-year-old as Garyaqaan - a word that can be translated as "judge". This is the »»»

Security forces fanned out across the coastal city of Sabratha, 70 km west of Tripoli, after militia leader Ahmed al-Dabbashi, known as al-Amo, was killed during a raid, triggering clashes that left two members of a state security body dead, residents and officials said. Witnesses reported a heavy »»»

Dubai: Saudi authorities arrested 19,576 illegal residents across the Kingdom between 4 and 10 December, according to a report by Okaz newspaper. The arrests were made during joint inspection campaigns carried out by the Ministry of Interior in coordination with other government agencies. Those det»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Eng. Ahmed Al Rajhi, has approved updated regulations to improve working conditions for agricultural and herding workers, and those in similar roles employed by individuals in private homes, farms or livestock operations, Al »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will begin preparations for the launch of Bion-M No. 3 research satellite in 2026, Russian state space corporation Roscosmos said on Sunday. "Preparations for the launch of Bion‑M No. 3 will begin in 2026. The purpose of the launch is to study the factors of a spaceflight »»»

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ANKARA, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- Turkiye condemned on Sunday the so-called Islamic State (IS) attack in central Syria that targeted a joint Syrian-American patrol near Palmyra.In a statement, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said it denounced the attack on Syrian and US forces patrolling near Palmyra, and offe»»»

UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix warned Friday of the risk of "conflagration" in DR Congo's Great Lakes region as M23 rebels make territorial gains there. The US ambassador accused Rwanda, which supports the M23, of leading the region toward war.  The UN's peacekeeping chief warn»»»

Tunis, Dec. 14 (TAP)- The weather is foggy on Sunday morning, growing partly cloudy during the day and densely cloudy for a while in eastern coasts with scattered showers possibly in the Cap Bon Region. Highs are forecast to hover around 12°C in...»»»

Providence, United States: Hundreds of police officers hunted Sunday for a gunman who killed two people and wounded nine others at Brown University, plunging the eastern US campus into lockdown. The streets around the university in Providence, Rhode Island were filled with emergency vehicles hours »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian snipers and drone operators are paid to hunt and kill Russian journalists, Vladimir Solovyov, chair of the Russian Union of Journalists, told Sputnik. "Ukrainian snipers and operators of FPV drones hunt [Russian journalists] intentionally. Unfortunately, they get paid f»»»

Hezbollah in Lebanon has begun taking steps that appear likely to lead to the closure of its financial arm Al-Qard Al-Hasan, or to sharply curtail its role, after mounting US pressure and measures by Lebanon’s central bank. The moves are part of what sources describe as a legal repositioning inside»»»

Scientists have explored a strange, spider-like scar on Jupiter's icy moon Europa, suggesting the feature might have formed from briny water eruptions beneath the moon's ice. NASA's Galileo spacecraft, whose mission ended in 2003, spotted the unique feature - officially named Damhán Alla, an Irish »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has outlined regulations and requirements for decorating vehicles during Qatar National Day celebrations, applicable throughout the permitted decoration period from December 14 to 20, 2025. According to the regulations, vehicles must not have tinted or coloured»»»

Abu Dhabi: As the UAE continues to experience unstable weather marked by rainfall, low visibility, and gusty winds, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a renewed call for motorists to exercise caution and adhere to safety protocols while driving. In a public advisory shared on Sunda»»»

Bansko officially marked the start of the 2025/2026 winter season with a festive programme that combined sport, tradition and entertainment, confirming the resort’s status as one of Bulgaria’s leading winter destinations. The celebrations unfolded both high in the Pirin Mountains and in the town’s »»»

KUWAIT, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN) recommended banning the import of all types of fresh, chilled, frozen, and processed poultry meat, and table eggs, from Santarem Province in Portugal, the United States, and Mexico, due to the outbreak of highly contagious »»»

JEDDAH, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- The Muslim World League (MWL) on Sunday condemned a terrorist attack that targeted Syrian security forces and US forces near the Syrian city of Palmyra.In a statement, the MWL's Secretary General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars (OMS) ,Dr. Mohammad Al-Iss»»»

On Dec. 14, 2012, a gunman killed 27 people, including 20 children at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., then killed himself. 1 of 4 | Mourners gather near a memorial filled with flowers, stuffed toys and candles at the entrance to Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., follow»»»

DOHA: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Sunday with Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti to the State of Qatar HE Jean-Marie Francois Junior Guillaume, on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs express»»»

Dubai: Bengaluru police have launched an investigation after videos showing a late-night altercation at a pub owned by actor Shilpa Shetty went viral on social media, according to a report on NDTV. The footage, reportedly from CCTV cameras at Bastian pub on St. Mark’s Road, shows a heated argument »»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Interior has called on the public to strictly adhere to safety guidelines amid ongoing weather instability expected to affect various parts of the country until 19 December. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry warned of expected periods of rain and strong winds,»»»

Every day, more than 12 million packages enter the European Union – making it increasingly difficult for customs officers to check for illegal or undeclared goods or assess duties. Many of those packages are small fry – in 2024, around 4.6 billion packages with a declared value of less than 22 Euro»»»

Los Angeles, US: There have been at least 2.9 million illnesses, 30,000 hospitalizations and 1,200 deaths from flu so far for the current flu season in the United States, according to latest estimates of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released on Friday. Seasonal influenz»»»

Two people were killed on Saturday and nine were wounded in a shooting at Brown University, the mayor of Providence, Rhode Island said. The suspect remains at large, according to police. A gunman killed two people and wounded nine others on Saturday at Brown University, plunging the eastern US camp»»»

A US special operations team raided a dual-use items ship in the Indian Ocean last month and seized military-related articles headed to Iran, US officials told The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper said the ship’s cargo consists of components potentially useful for the Iranian conventional weapons»»»

Doha, Qatar: Jumbo Electronics, Qatar’s leading retailer for consumer electronics and home appliances, has announced the opening of its new Premium Store at Tawar Mall, 1st Floor, Markhiya Street, Doha. This milestone further reinforces Jumbo’s commitment to offering customers an elevated retail ex»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, H E Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi met today with, Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti to the State of Qatar, HE Jean-Marie François Junior Guillaume, on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs »»»

Doha, Qatar: Bo's Coffee announced the opening of its newest outlet at Aspire Park, now open 24 hours a day, offering coffee lovers a welcoming space at any time. The new location features free Wi-Fi and a comfortable outdoor seating area, making it the perfect destination to relax, work, or meet w»»»

Doha, Qatar: In support of the health system in Niger, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has successfully concluded a specialised medical convoy dedicated to treating eye diseases in Niamey, the capital of Niger. The initiative was implemented in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation and the»»»

A man was wounded early Sunday after a clash escalated into an exchange of gunfire in the Menidi area of northern Athens. The incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. when shots were fired during a confrontation between individuals whose identities have not yet been determined. The man was struck in »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States should first of all reduce its own nuclear arsenal, as creation of conditions for nuclear disarmament depends of Washington, the spokesperson of the Chinese embassy in the US, Liu Pengyu, told Sputnik. On Friday, US President Donald Trump said that he had he»»»

Fifteen of the 16 suspects arrested in connection with an alleged scheme to fraudulently collect EU agricultural subsidies in Crete through the state payment agency OPEKEPE were brought early Sunday to the offices of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in Athens. The suspects arrived under heav»»»

Bulgaria became a full member of the United Nations 70 years ago on Sunday. The country joined the world body on December 14, 1955, by a resolution of the UN General Assembly. According to information from BTA's Reference Desk, Bulgaria's admission to the UN marked the country's emergence from inte»»»

Abu Dhabi: Day Three of the Liwa International Festival 2026 kicks off today with the bike race, part of the festival’s sports programme, in a highly competitive and thrilling atmosphere, drawing broad participation from motorsports enthusiasts. The event features five categories and follows a stra»»»

Dubai: Dubai motorists can expect smoother journeys as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) awarded a major contract to upgrade the intersection of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street with Al Awir Road and Al Manama Street, a key corridor serving fast-growing residential and development are»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) and QNB Group recently signed a sponsorship agreement for the Commercial & Industrial Directory 2025, under which QNB will support the directory as strategic partner. This partnership comes as part of the bank’s firm commitment to supporting SMEs sector and economic »»»

Doha, Qatar: In recent decades, Southeast Asia has been the most dynamic region in the world, showcasing the brightest economic growth performance. Within this region, the six largest countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN-6), which includes Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, M»»»

In late October, Trump said he had ordered nuclear weapons tests to be conducted "on an equal basis" with other countries that allegedly have nuclear testing programs. However, the US president also said that denuclearization is the best solution. Both the United States and Russia are interested in»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- An Amiri decree published recently on combating narcotics and psychotropic substances, which comes into effect tomorrow, Monday, marks a pivotal turning point in the nation's legislative history.Decree No. (159/2025) establishes a significant and impactful legal framework i»»»