A New York State Lottery PowerBall lottery sign displayed Monday as the jackpot $1.6 billion payout hit a new record in New York City. The Powerball jackpot jumped to an estimated $1.6 billion ahead of Monday night's drawing, making it the fifth-largest prize in U.S. lottery history. Photo by John »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Arabi were crowned champions of the Men's Handball Federation Cup for the 2025-2026 season after defeating Al Duhail 36-26 in the final match held Tuesday at the Duhail Sports Hall. Al Arabi thus retained the title for the second consecutive year, bringing their total to five titles»»»

There is growing anger in Malawi over a post-Christmas fortnight trip to the UK that one of the country's vice-presidents is due to take. Jane Ansah's visit will be in a private capacity but the reported size of both her entourage and overall cost of the trip has ignited fierce criticism. The detai»»»

Tunis, Dec 23 (TAP) — “Any public works contractor failing to honour its commitments, notably in adhering to the required pace of project delivery in the region, will have its contract terminated and be replaced by another firm,” Minister of...»»»

A woman stops to lay flowers in honor of the victims of a mass shooting in the Barus & Holley engineering and physics building at Brown University in Providence, R.I., on Dec. 15. On Tuesday, the campus police chief was put on leave for a review of campus security. Photo by Matthew Healey/UPI | Lic»»»

DOHA: Marking a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey, the Ministry of Labour has integrated advanced Artificial Intelligence and dynamic reporting tools into the Labour Market Information System (LMIS). This strategic move reinforces the ministry's leadership in adopting proa»»»

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Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed higher on Tuesday by 22.47 points, or 0.21 percent, to reach 10,823.86 points. During the session, a total of 100,739,087 shares were traded, with a value of QR 290,015,331.041, through 14,390 transactions across all sectors. The session saw the sha»»»

KUWAIT -- The cabinet members praised Minister of Public Works Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan for her exceptional efforts, close supervision, and firm commitment to fulfilling all regulatory requirements of state oversight bodies with professionalism and strong institutional diligence.The cabinet noted that »»»

After a half-century immersed in the world of trade, customs broker Amy Magnus thought she'd seen it all, navigating mountains of regulations and all sorts of logistical hurdles to import everything from lumber and bananas to circus animals and Egyptian mummies. Then came 2025. Tariffs were imposed»»»

Damascus, Dec. 23 (SANA) Syria’s garment industry is showing signs of gradual recovery as companies and factories resume production despite ongoing economic challenges, participants said at the Motex Khan al-Harir 2026 clothing exhibition. Manufacturers cited renewed confidence in the sector and th»»»

US Vice President J.D. Vance has hit back at slurs directed at his wife over her ethnic heritage as well as rumors about problems in their marriage. Media reports earlier this year speculated about strains in the vice president’s relationship with his spouse, Usha Vance, after she was seen on sever»»»

The Tripoli based Libyan government reported yesterday that as part of the implementation of the Libyan-American Strategic Economic Partnership, it discussed the 2025 Investment Climate Report issued by the US State Department, as part of its efforts to enhance Libya’s investment environment and su»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have issued an urgent warning to motorists regarding the dangers of driving while fatigued or unwell following a serious collision on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) caused by a driver losing consciousness. The incident occurred when a motorist suffered a sudden medical ep»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan received three bids on Tuesday for the privatization of its embattled national carrier PIA, in what is seen as a litmus test of Islamabad's efforts to sell loss-making state companies. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), long accused by critics of being bloated and »»»

Photo feature by Malek Reddad ALGIERS, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- Built in 1821, Villa Boulkine, also called Dar Errais, located in Hussein Dey, is a distinctive Algerian landmark, showcasing Ottoman architecture blended with local influences, and representing an important historical period in Algeria's cult»»»

Bulgaria has entered its typical winter health pattern, with flu cases already spreading at an epidemic level. This assessment was made by Prof. Todor Kantardzhiev during an appearance on Nova TV. He pointed out that, for the first time this season, the number of patients over the past week has exc»»»

Vince Zampella, the acclaimed co-creator of video gaming juggernaut "Call of Duty," has died in a car crash, gaming giant Electronic Arts confirmed on Monday. He was 55. The developer and executive died on Sunday while driving his Ferrari on a scenic road north of Los Angeles, according to local br»»»

A gas station in Seoul is seen Dec. 14 as weekly average gasoline and diesel prices in South Korea fell for the first time in seven weeks. Photo by Yonhap News Agency Dec. 22 (Asia Today) -- South Korea has surpassed 100 million barrels in government-held oil reserves as it seeks to bolster energy »»»

Romania's exit from stagflation is expected to be slow, with the projected economic growth rate for the following year remaining below 1%, while inflation will stay high and the projected budget deficit is 6.7%, estimate the CFA Romania Association representatives."According to participants in the »»»

A total of 4,695,280 pensioners were registered in Romania in November 2025, 2,668 more compared with the previous month, while the average pension stood at 2,777 lei, according to data centralised by the National House of Public Pensions (CNPP).The total value of pension entitlements amounted to 1»»»

Government Secretary General Stefan Radu Oprea said that AmCham Romania will organise, in the first months of next year, an economic mission to the United States of America to present investment opportunities in Romania.'Dialogue between the Government and the business community is needed because t»»»

Dubai: Tylor Chase, who rose to fame as Martin Qwerly on Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide (2004–2007), is back in the spotlight—this time for reasons far from his early stardom. In recent weeks, videos of the former child actor living on the streets went viral, shocking fans and prompting p»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Harvard T H Chan School of Public Health to become a host site support center for the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (PPCR) distance-learning programme, one »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has adopted a resolution on measures to develop air cargo transportation in Kyrgyzstan. The document aims to stimulate uninterrupted air cargo flows and reduce costs for companies operating scheduled flights. According to the resolution, the state-owned enterp»»»

The sixth meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Debureaucratization of the Civil Service System was held under the chairmanship of the head of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev. The Cabinet’s press service reported. According to it, the Interdepartmental Commission »»»

The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan, focusing on the repair and construction of strategic, national, and local highways, as well as international transport corridors, ensured the implementation of the tasks set for this year and significantly exceeded the planned indicators, »»»

1 of 2 | A New York State Lottery PowerBall sign displays the jackpot $1.6 billion on Monday in New York City. The Powerball jackpot jumped to an estimated $1.6 billion ahead of Monday night's drawing, making it the fifth-largest prize in U.S. lottery history. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License »»»

The city of Talas is set to officially gain sister-city status with the Turkish city of Göreme in the near future. The Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in Talas region, Ermat Dzhumaev, announced. According to him, an official delegation from Göreme, led by Mayor Ömer Eren, arrived in Tal»»»

The women’s volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan is participating in an international tournament in the Maldives. The Volleyball Federation announced on social media. The athletes defeated their opponents from Bangladesh and Afghanistan. They will face the tournament hosts, who also have six points. Посмо»»»

A festive Santa Run, one of the brightest sports events of the pre-New Year period, took place at Dair Asanov Victory Park in Bishkek. The press service of Bishkek City Hall reported. About 1,000 people participated in the run. Participants covered distances of 4 and 8 kilometers. Both professional»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has announced a bold plan for the Navy to build a new, large warship that he is calling a “battleship” as part of a larger vision to create a "Golden Fleet." “They’ll be the fastest, the biggest, and by far 100 times more powerful than any battleship ever built,” »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI) has entered into a strategic agreement with Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to become a host site support centre for the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (PPCR) distance-learning program, one of the most globall»»»

By Kholoud Al-Enezi MANAMA, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi on Monday affirmed significance of reciprocal visits by officials of Bahrain and Kuwait for boosting media cooperation and partnerships in various»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with US Charge d'Affaires Alexander Titolo on Monday to discuss the priorities on the bilateral agenda. "Had a productive meeting this morning with Alexander Titolo, Charge d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Serbia, on priority issues on our bilateral agenda," Dj»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- The Amiri Diwan on Monday mourned death of Nora Abdullah Hamad Al-Salloum, spouse of Sheikh Sabah Mohammad Al-Mubarak Al-Malek Al-Sabah.Al-Salloum who passed away at the age of 71 will be laid to rest on Tuesday after Asr Prayers. (end) amh.rk»»»

Beneath the Florida sun, far from the frozen trenches and drone-shadowed ruins of eastern Ukraine, the outlines of a possible endgame are beginning to sharpen. In a series of high-stakes meetings in Miami, American, Russian, and Ukrainian envoys have spent the last few days dissecting the anatomy o»»»

Türkiye's top diplomat and military and intelligence chiefs visited Syria on Monday as a deadline to implement a deal between authorities in Damascus and Kurdish-led forces in the country’s northeast looms. Appearing alongside his Syrian counterpart, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the ta»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian football coach Dejan Stankovic was officially named new Red Star Belgrade head coach on Monday. Stankovic, 47, succeeds Vladan Milojevic, whose contract with the club was terminated by mutual agreement on Sunday. Stankovic, who has signed a deal until June 2028, has already coach»»»

Türkiye expects the second phase ​of a Gaza ceasefire deal to begin early in 2026, ‌Foreign Minister Hakan ‌Fidan ‌said ⁠on ​Monday, ‌following talks with US, Qatari and Egyptian officials in Miami over ⁠the weekend, Reuters reported. Speaking at ‌a press ‍conference ‍in Damascus, ‍Fidan said the d»»»

BEIRUT, Dec 22 (KUNA) -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun affirmed on Monday that his country is taking steps to encourage, exchange, and protect investments with the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).In a statement, the Lebanese Presidency said that during his meeting with Wissam A»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: The body of 27-year-old Salman Fariz, an Indian expat delivery rider in the UAE who died in a tragic construction wall collapse during torrential rains in Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday, was repatriated to his hometown on Monday morning. The young man from the south Indian state of Kera»»»

During a video conference on Monday, outgoing Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov and Deputy Chief of Defence Lieutenant General Mihail Popov congratulated Bulgarian military personnel participating in missions and operations abroad, the Defence Ministry said here on Monday. "You can all be proud of »»»

Iran held missile ​drills in various cities on Monday, state media reported, citing unnamed sources and witnesses, in what was the second such reported exercise in a month. NBC News reported on Saturday that US President Donald Trump was to be briefed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ‌t»»»

Bulgaria's National Railway Infrastructure Company has finalized the selection process for contractors to modernize the Sofia-Pernik-Radomir and Gyueshevo-Republic of North Macedonia border railway sections according to a statement from the company published on its website on Monday. Both projects »»»

Dubai: Politics, technology and entertainment dominated global search behaviour in 2025, with a small group of public figures accounting for a disproportionate share of online attention, according to an analysis by PlayersTime using Ahrefs search volume data. Sign up for our daily business newslett»»»

Mumbai, India: From fleets of private trailers to personal chefs and sprawling entourages, Bollywood stars' "obnoxious" demands are driving up production costs and putting a strain on the Indian film industry's finances, insiders say. Bollywood has long been unpredictable at the box office and the »»»

Pro-Hezbollah al-Akhbar newspaper said Monday that Hezbollah will not hand over a single bullet north of the Litani River. The daily said that according to sources the group intends to notify relevant parties of this decision. Hezbollah says the ceasefire with Israel does not cover areas north of t»»»

Sydney: Australia is reckoning with its deadliest mass shooting in decades after a father and son opened fire on crowds gathered for a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach. Using newly released police allegations, witness testimony, and official statements, AFP pieced together a timeline of the December »»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani witnessed this morning the completion ceremony of the Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language in Katara Hall in the Fairmont and Raffles Hotels in Doha. During the ceremony, a film was shown about the new el»»»