Dubai: Emirates has cancelled several flights scheduled for Friday, 19 December, as adverse weather continues to affect Dubai and surrounding areas. In an update issued late on December 18 (9:39 pm GMT+4), the airline said poor weather conditions across the UAE and the wider region have disrupted o»»»

Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick participates in a Hanukkah reception in the East Room at the White House in Washington on December 16, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Dec. 17 (Asia Today) -- Korea Zinc's decision to build a large-scale smelter in the United States is drawing bro»»»

MEXICO CITY: A blunt critique of Mexican bread by a British baker sparked a cascade of social media outrage, ultimately leading to a public apology. In an interview for a food-themed podcast that resurfaced online, Richard Hart, the co-founder of Green Rhino bakery in Mexico City and a well-known f»»»

The Australian government has announced a gun buyback scheme in the wake of the Bondi Beach attack - its deadliest mass shooting in decades. The scheme is the largest since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, which left 35 people dead and prompted Australia to introduce world-leading gun control meas»»»

United Nations: Barham Salih, a former Iraqi president who was himself once a refugee, has been elected the UN High Commissioner for Refugees at a time when the agency faces the twin crises of shrinking resources and a huge increase in people needing its help. The General Assembly on Thursday elect»»»

China's TikTok owner on Thursday agreed to sell a majority stake in the popular social media app to U.S. investors to maintain access in the United States. Photo by Alex Plavevski/EPA-EFE Dec. 18 (UPI) -- The owner of TikTok has signed an agreement to create a joint venture that will make the popul»»»

Dubai: For many metro users, Zoom stores were a fixed part of the commute. A predictable stop between ticket gates and platforms. Over the past few months, that familiarity has started to fade. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Several Zoom outlets inside Dubai Metro sta»»»

TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance has signed binding agreements with US and global investors to sell the majority of its business in America, TikTok's boss told employees on Thursday. Half of the joint venture will be owned by a group of investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake and the Emirati inves»»»

A stream of hot caramel runs through the Thomas Tunnock factory just outside Glasgow. From the second floor where it is made, it runs along conveyor belts down to the first floor, bringing a a sweet, warm aroma to the building. But working with caramel is not easy. Experienced workers have to check»»»

Washington, Dec. 19 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump signed the 2026 Defense Department Budget Act, including a provision that completely repeals the ‘Caesar Act’ imposed on Syria since 2019 and now comes to effect. ME»»»

Manila: Christmas in the Philippines is more than a holiday. It’s a way of life. And you can find it in every corner of the country, especially in the most rural villages. It's also the longest, liveliest holiday season in the world, where every day feels like a fiesta. Forget snow and mistletoe, t»»»

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state has set an ambitious target of establishing 25 fully functional medical colleges by 2030 as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and create a robust pool of medical specialists. Addres»»»

This article contains distressing details and references to suicide. Some of the names have been changed to protect identities. Kateryna cannot talk about her son, Orest, without tears. Her voice trembles with anger as she explains how she found out the news that he had died on the front line in th»»»

The costs of the border war between Thailand and Cambodia are cruelly obvious in the hospital in Mongkol Borei, a breezy, low-rise complex surrounded by trees. Wounded soldiers lie quietly on their beds. One man, his arm amputated from the elbow, has his wife sitting with him, smiling and trying to»»»

MIAMI: Democrat Eileen Higgins was sworn in Thursday as Miami's first female mayor, two weeks after defeating a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump. Higgins also becomes the first Democrat in almost 30 years to lead the city of 487,000 people. She replaces Republican Francis Suarez, who h»»»

Poland’s Energy Regulatory Office (URE) has concluded its first offshore wind auction under Phase II of offshore development, awarding support to projects totaling 3.435 GW of capacity. Four bidders took part, with three projects selected: Orlen Neptun VIII’s 900 MW Baltic East wind farm; PGE’s 975»»»

WASHINGTON, Jan 18 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump delivered a national address outlining his administration's key accomplishments during the first 11 months of his current term, mainly economic performance, price reductions, and easing inflation pressures that escalated during the COVID-19 pan»»»

BRUSSELS, Dec 18 (KUNA) -- European farming unions on Thursday are organising a mass demonstration in Brussels protesting European farming policies, mainly the free trade agreement between the EU and the South American economic bloc Mercosur, which they consider a direct threat to European farmers,»»»

News report by Reem Al-Deraawy KUWAIT, Dec 18 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait joined the world Thursday to celebrate the Arabic Language Day, spoken by nearly 450 million people and considered one of the five most widely spoken languages worldwide.This yearآ’s celebration is held under the theme "Inn»»»

News report by Saud Al-Ajmi DOHA, Dec 18 (KUNA) -- Qatar is celebrating its National Day Thursday, remembering Sheikh Jassem bin Mohammad bin Thani who founded the Gulf state on December 18, 1878, while Kuwait joins in this celebration as a reflection of the bonds of Gulf brotherhood and a shared d»»»

By Saud Al-Ajmi DOHA, Dec 18 (KUNA) -- Acting Charge d'Affairs at Kuwait's Embassy and Minister Plenipotentiary, Mohammad Al-Zuabi, affirmed on Thursday the exquisite nature of the Qatari-Kuwaiti ties, which have spanned decades.Speaking to KUNA on the National Day of Qatar, the Kuwaiti diplomat co»»»

DOHA, Dec 18 (KUNA) -- Morocco's national football squad defeated Jordan 3-2 in an epic final of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 on Thursday night.The thrilling game, hosted at Lusail Stadium, went into extra-time after the original time ended in a 2-2 draw.Oussama Tannane put the Atlas Lions in the l»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 18 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Airways announced cancelling its flights KU675 and KU677 from Kuwait International Airport to Dubai, originally scheduled for Thursday evening, due to unstable weather conditions.Both flights will be rescheduled and their passengers will be updated on the new schedul»»»

"I was scared that my child's nationality would change if he was born in Bangladesh," says a heavily pregnant Sunali Khatun, 25, who returned to India earlier this month after being deported to the neighbouring country in June. Ms Khatun, a domestic worker from India's eastern state of West Bengal,»»»

The EU’s insistence on seizing Russian central bank assets stands in the way of US President Donald Trump’s attempts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, Politico and The Times have reported, citing officials in Washington. EU leaders are meeting in Brussels on Thursday to debate using an estimated €21»»»

DOHA: The football governing body FIFA has ruled that the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Third Place playoff between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates which was abandoned due to weather conditions on Thursday will be declared a draw and the prize money will be shared by the teams. In a statement,»»»

Wiz Khalifa throws out the first pitch before the start of a game with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox at PNC Park on July 20 in Pittsburgh. A Romanian appeals court sentenced him to nine months in prison Thursday for using marijuana during a music festival. File Photo by Archie Carpen»»»

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of an at-large suspect in Saturday's Brown University mass shooting, law enforcement officials announced on Thursday. Photo by Matthew Healey/UPI | License Photo Dec. 18 (UPI) -- Authorities issued a warrant Thursday for a suspect in a Brown University mass »»»

DOHA: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has praised Qatar's organisation of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025, saying the tournament was delivered to the highest international standards. In a statement, Sheikh Salman said Qatar's strong organisation, modern infr»»»

South Korea's well-coiffed president is on a mission to help the country's balding residents. In his crosshairs: the national health insurance scheme, which he suggests should foot the bill for hair loss treatments. President Lee Jae Myung made the suggestion to officials at a briefing on this week»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Nations are shaped over time by the choices they make about people - not only by what they build, but by how they invest in learning, curiosity, and the capacity of individuals to engage with the world around them. Progress rises through people, and the future depends on w»»»

QNA Doha Qatar’s diplomatic, consular, and representative missions abroad celebrated the State’s National Day, which falls on December 18 each year, in commemoration of the Founder, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani. The celebrations were marked by high-level official and public participation ac»»»

Hanane Djoua Doha As one of the country’s main gateways, Hamad International Airport (HIA) reflected the spirit of the occasion by distributing Qatari flags to passengers, adding a festive touch across departure and arrival areas. The gesture was warmly received by travelers of different nationalit»»»

QNA DOHA Qatar is expected to remain under the influence of a low-pressure system until late Thursday night and the early hours of Friday, according to the country’s Meteorology Department. Director of the Meteorology Department, Abdulla Mohammed Al Mannai, said north-westerly winds would begin to »»»

Continued from page 1  After that, a visual presentation began, showcasing the capabilities of the fleet of the Qatari Amiri Naval Forces, the latest technologies in defensive maritime industries, and the coastal defense battery equipped with the newest defensive and offensive systems. The parade »»»

QNA Doha The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced on Thursday that the national payment card Himyan has been accepted in Kuwait, in line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy and as a continuation of the bank’s efforts to develop digital payment systems and services, as well as to strengthen coope»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The FIFA Arab Cup ended on the highest of notes as Morocco fought back to defeat Jordan 3-2 in a thrilling final in front of a capacity crowd at the Lusail Stadium on Thursday night. It was another spectacular decider at the venue which staged the epic FIFA World Cup Qatar»»»

Tribune News Network Doha QC Enterprises WLL (QC+) is joining forces with Chef Noof Al Marri, one of Qatar’s leading culinary figures, in a partnership built on mutual respect and a shared mission to position Qatari gastronomy alongside the world’s most celebrated cuisines. “At QC+, our mission is »»»

QNA Doha President of the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA) HE Hamad bin Nasser Al Misnad has affirmed that the Arabic language constitutes a fundamental pillar in promoting the values of integrity and transparency and safeguarding cultural identity, adding that ethical value»»»

QNA Doha Ambassador of Qatar to Austria and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office and other international organisations in Vienna, HE Jassim Yaqoub Al Hammadi, affirmed that Qatar’s hosting of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Security Committee HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States of America Kristi Noem at the National Command Centre (NCC) on Thu»»»

Tribune News Network Doha During the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 202 final at Lusail Stadium, Media City Qatar revealed the new song ‘Nabd Qatar’ as the centrepiece of this year’s ‘Qatar SoundBeat’ campaign, in the presence of national leadership, government officials, visiting dignitaries, and football fa»»»

Pope Leo has named Bishop Aldon Ronald Hicks as the next archbishop of New York. Bishop Hicks, who - like the pope - is from the Chicago area and served in Latin America, will lead one of the Roman Catholic Church's most populous and important postings in the United States. The 58-year-old replaces»»»

The US House of Representatives has passed legislation that would criminalize performing gender transition treatments on minors, approving a bill sponsored by Georgia Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. The measure passed the House by a narrow 216-211 vote on Wednesday. To become law, »»»

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem receives a tour of the Terrorist Confinement Center CECOT with the Minister of Justice and Public Security Gustavo Villatoro in Tecoluca, El Salvador, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The Trump administration used the Alien Enemies Act of 179»»»

Dec. 18 (UPI) -- Brazilian police arrested the husband of social media influencer Maria Katiane Gomes da Silva and are investigating her death as a suspected femicide after discarding an initial suicide hypothesis based on new evidence. Gomes, 25, died after falling from the 10th floor of a residen»»»

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., is seen February 18. The board of trustees voted Thursday to rename the facility to also honor President Donald Trump. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 18 (UPI) -- The board of trustees for the John F. Kennedy»»»

Career diplomat Christian Turner is Britain's newest ambassador to the United States, the British government announced Thursday. File Photo by Mohamed Messara/EPA Dec. 18 (UPI) -- Career diplomat Christian Turner is British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's choice to serve as the United Kingdom's ambas»»»

Violence has erupted in Bangladesh following the death of a prominent leader of the youth movement that ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Sharif Osman Hadi was shot by masked attackers while leaving a mosque in Dhaka last week and died of his injuries on Thursday while being treated in Si»»»

Doha: During the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 final at Lusail Stadium, Media City Qatar revealed the new song ‘Nabd Qatar’ as the centerpiece of this year’s ‘Qatar SoundBeat’ campaign, in the presence of national leadership, government officials, visiting dignitaries, and football fans. The premiere to»»»