LONDON, Dec 16 (KUNA) -- The United Kingdom's Office for National Statistics (ONS) affirmed on Tuesday that the unemployment rate in the United Kingdom rose up to 5.1 percent between August and October, marking its highest level since January 2021.The report stated that the number of employees regi»»»

DOHA: QatarEnergy has signed a long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) for up to 15 years with Uniper Global Commodities SE (Uniper) for the supply of 70 million cubic feet per annum of helium from its facilities in Ras Laffan. In a press release issued on Tuesday, QatarEnergy said that this a»»»

The two Iowa National Guard members killed in a weekend attack in Syria that the U.S. military blamed on the Islamic State group were identified and remembered as dedicated soldiers. The U.S. Army named them as Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25, of Des Moines, and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29,»»»

An Emirati-backed secessionist group in Yemen said its forces were marching to another province as part of the group's push to expand areas under its control in the country's south, at the expense of its allies in the internationally recognized government. The Southern Transitional Council this mon»»»

Dubai: Binghatti Developers and Mercedes-Benz have announced plans to develop the world’s first Mercedes-Benz branded city in Dubai, a master-planned project with a total investment value of Dh30 billion. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The development, named Mercedes-»»»

Dubai: “You’re never sure whether you like them, whether you’re rooting for them, or whether they did the right thing,” says Radhika Apte, describing the moral ambiguity at the heart of her latest psychological thriller 'Saali Mohabbat', out on Zee5 Middle East. “Even after you leave the theatre, y»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy has signed a long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) for up to 15 years with Uniper Global Commodities SE (Uniper) for the supply of 70 million cubic feet per annum of helium from its facilities in Ras Laffan, starting in September 2025. In a press release issued Tuesd»»»

As green public procurement becomes a legal obligation under Romania’s 2025–2030 framework, Business Review spoke with Ioana Viorică, Senior Managing Associate at Pop Briciu Crai, about readiness, compliance risks, and how sustainability criteria will reshape public contracts and market dynamics. G»»»

Renew Europe Tuesday expressed strong support for Ilhan Kyuchyuk and others in Bulgaria defending democracy against coercion and intimidation, to use their word. They held a news conference in Strasbourg to announce their position, following the European Public Prosecutor’s Office request to lift K»»»

Dubai: Passengers arriving at Dubai airports on Tuesday were greeted with a special passport stamp reading “Bahrain, Heart and Eyes” as the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) marked the National Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The initiative underscores the »»»

His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended an official ceremony on Monday to mark the formal inscription of the Faya archaeological site onto the UNESCO World Heritage List. The event, held at the Mleiha Archaeological Centre, celebr»»»

France is throwing up a last-minute obstacle to a massive trans-Atlantic trade deal between the 27-country European Union and the five South American nations of the Mercosur bloc that's taken a quarter-century to negotiate. Angry European farmers fearing new competition from the EU-Mercosur pact ar»»»

US negotiators have “appeared unwilling to compromise” with their Ukrainian counterparts over the peace roadmap proposed by US President Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal has reported. In a piece on Sunday, the media outlet quoted its anonymous source as describing the talks between US and Ukra»»»

Lebanon's judiciary approved the release on bail of former economy minister Amin Salam on Tuesday after six months of detention over corruption linked to contracts deemed suspicious, a judicial official said. Salam, who served in the cabinet of former prime minister Najib Mikati from 2021 to 2025, »»»

In 2007, when online marketing in Romania was still in its infancy and “SEO” or “PPC” were niche concepts, a small digital project born in Cluj-Napoca laid the foundation for what would later become a long-standing player in the industry. Founded by Valentin Bolboacă, Klain has now reached its 18th»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday parliamentary elections in the country would be called before the expiry of the term of the current parliament and that local elections in several municipalities would be held in five or six months. "There will be early parliamentary ele»»»

Negotiations over a technology deal between the UK and US have stalled due to stumbling blocks in wider trade negotiations between the two sides. The Technology Prosperity Deal - which was billed as "historic" when it was unveiled during US President Donald Trump's state visit in September - saw bo»»»

Tunis, Dec. 16 (TAP) - National electricity production edged up 4% by the end of October 2025, reaching 17,499 gigawatt-hours (GWh) (including renewable self-generation) compared with 16,782 GWh at the end of October 2024, according to a report on...»»»

Bengaluru: Indian police said on Tuesday that one of the two gunmen behind Australia’s Bondi Beach mass shootings, Sajid Akram, was an Indian citizen who had left the country 27 years ago. Akram and his son Naveed - who is listed on Australian immigration records as an Australian citizen, according»»»

Over the past weeks, the U.S. has increased pressure on Lebanon to work harder on disarming Hezbollah and canceled a planned trip to Washington last month by Army chief Gen. Rodolph Haykal. U.S. officials were angered in November by a Lebanese army statement that blamed Israel for destabilizing Leb»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced new remarks about Hezbollah and the situation in the Middle East. “We have legitimate peace in the Middle East. The first time in 3,000 years … We’ll see what happens with Hamas. We’ll see what happens with Hezbollah, but regardless, we have countries that wan»»»

Bucharest, December 16, 2025 – Global law firm Dentons has advised a syndicate of lenders – Erste Group Bank AG, Banca Comercială Română S.A., Raiffeisen Bank S.A., Raiffeisen Bank International AG, and UniCredit Bank S.A. – on a €537m refinancing of three major projects in AFI’s Romanian portfolio»»»

“The events that have taken place clearly tell us that this parliament has come to the end of its real political life,” Yordan Tsonev, deputy chair of the parliamentary group MRF–New Beginning, said during consultations with President Rumen Radev on Tuesday. “In our opinion, there should have been »»»

Deputy Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Yura Vitanova said Tuesday that the Bulgarian News Agency’s project The World of News – Sofia is highly meaningful. She added that following its successful implementation, the project is expected to become one of the emblematic initiatives of»»»

The extended 2026 budget, protests, and President Rumen Radev’s potential political plans are among the topics that dominate the Bulgarian news media on Tuesday, with no single issue fully prevailing the coverage. Reports focus on budgetary measures and infrastructure funding, ongoing price monitor»»»

The parliamentary budget committee approved an extension budget bill, submitted by the outgoing government of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov. The vote was 13 in favor, 4 against, and 1 abstention. On Monday, the outgoing government proposed to Parliament the approval of the revenue collection and »»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Bakyt Torobaev took part in the signing ceremony of a loan agreement intended to finance the construction of China—Kyrgyzstan—Uzbekistan railway, the Cabinet’s press service reported. The agreement was signed between China—Kyrgyzsta»»»

DOHA: The Local Organising Committee of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2205 on Tuesday advised football fans to secure the final batch of tickets for the PSG-Flamengo blockbuster clash on Wednesday. French giants and Champions League winners PSG will take on Brazil side Flamengo at Ahmad Bin A»»»

A woman was arrested in Ioannina, northwestern Greece, after police discovered 215 kilos of raw cannabis in her car, in which her toddler son was a passenger. Officers also arrested two foreign nationals traveling in a separate car, who were acting as escorts. The incident took place on Monday. Pol»»»

Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev will continue government-forming consultations with representatives of parliamentary groups in the 51st National Assembly on Wednesday, the head of State's Press Secretariat said on Tuesday. On December 17, the President will first meet with representatives of BSP -»»»

GAZA, Dec 16 (KUNA) -- The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said on Tuesday that its crews treated five members of a family, a father, mother, and three daughters, due to an attack by colonists after midnight last night in Al-Auja area near Jericho.According to the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA), I»»»

Parts of Bulgaria’s Socialist Party (BSP) are calling for the resignation of party leader Atanas Zafirov and the immediate convening of a congress. Zafirov currently remains at the helm of the party, but internal pressure has been mounting since the resignation of the government, in which he served»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed its full solidarity with the Kingdom of Morocco in the face of the devastating floods that struck the coastal city of Safi, resulting in deaths and injuries. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended Qatar's condolences to the fami»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s flagship carrier, Emirates, plans to recruit 5,000 pilots in eight years, the airline’s Co-Deputy President and Chief Operating Officer Adel Ahmed Al Redha, told Gulf News, as the aviation giant accelerates its expansion plans to meet surging travel demand. Sign up for our daily busi»»»

Dubai: Emirates NBD has introduced the UAE's first bank-branded gold bars, dubbed Emirates NBD Gold, in 10g, 50g and 100g sizes. Each bar carries the bank's logo, a unique serial number and a certificate of authenticity. Customers can buy through the ENBD X app or relationship manager, then choose »»»

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea accused Tuesday Speaker Nabih Berri of bypassing 65 MPs who demanded to amend the electoral law in order to allow expats to vote for all 128 seats. "Berri's call for a legislative session next Thursday is a bypass and a slight against the opinion of the 65 MPs wh»»»

U.S. envoy Tom Barrack agreed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in their meeting on Monday to “continue the dialogue regarding Lebanon,” diplomats told the Israel Hayom newspaper. In a post on the X platform, Barrack said the meeting involved “constructive dialogue working towards regi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar in collaboration with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra has released a medley of Qatari songs to mark Qatar National Day 2025, inspired by this year’s slogan, “We Rise with You and We Await Your Support.” The video serves as a National Day dedication from Visit Qatar to the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced a temporary full closure on part of Environment Street for traffic heading towards Rawdat Umm Lekhba Intersection. The closure will take effect from Friday, December 19, 2025 to Thursday, December 25, 2025 from 12 midnight till 5am daily, »»»

Pro-Trump supporters breach the security perimeter of the U.S. Capitol to protest against the Electoral College vote count that would certify President-elect Joe Biden as the winner in Washington, D.C., on January 6, 2021. Under federal law, Jan. 6 is the date Electoral College votes determining th»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday Serbia had lost an investment worth at least 750 mln euros after US entrepreneur Jared Kushner had given up on plans to build a hotel in Belgrade in the wake of the "General Staff building campaign." "Serbia has missed a great opportunit»»»

Citizens included in the electronic database for the 2026 Hajj and granted the opportunity to perform the pilgrimage in order of the waiting list must pay the remaining amount by December 19, 2025, inclusive. The Spiritual Directorate of the Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (SDMK) reported. It is noted that e»»»

The Kyrgyz Republic has completed the procedures to join the multilateral permit system of the Europe—Caucasus—Asia Transport Corridor (TRACECA). The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan reported. The TRACECA permit grants carriers the right to carry out road transportation across»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, December 16: French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Marseille to discuss the fight against drugs, one month after the murder of Mehdi Kessaci, the brother of a well-known anti-drug crime activist. Staying on the topic, a deadly new drug is spreading in Philadelphi»»»

Suspected militants opened fire on a police officer guarding a team of polio workers in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing the officer and a passerby before fleeing, police said. No polio worker was harmed in the attack that occurred in Bajaur, a district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province borde»»»

Tunis, Dec. 16 (TAP) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad said two consular agencies will open shortly in Ajaccio and Bordeaux, France, in a bid to intensify ties with Tunisian expatriates and improve consular...»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The NATO member states, the UK and the EU have been heavily promoting anti-Russian rhetoric among their citizens in an attempt to justify their plans to seize sovereign Russian assets, Kirill Dmitriev, Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign count»»»

The Jeti-Oguz district prosecutor’s office detected violations of land legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Prosecutor General’s Office of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. An inspection revealed that agricultural land plots totaling 2.4 hectares, located in Barskoon aiyl okmotu of Jeti-Oguz distric»»»