Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has publicly accused Reuters of running a "lie and propaganda" campaign to sabotage recent push to end the Ukraine war. The narrative is being pushed by "warmongers" in NATO and the EU who want to "pull the US military directly into war with Russia." »»»

Venezuela has sharply condemned the US seizure of another oil tanker off its shores, accusing Washington of carrying out an “act of piracy” as part of a broader campaign to overthrow the government in Caracas and seize the country’s vast energy resources. In an official statement released on Saturd»»»

Alphabet’s Google and Apple have advised some employees on US work visas to avoid international travel, warning that visa stamping delays of up to 12 months could leave staff stranded outside the country, according to reports. Also Read: US widens social media vetting for H-1B and H-4 visa applican»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, has described talks in Miami with senior US interlocutors as “constructive,” signaling continued momentum in backchannel diplomacy aimed at exploring a potential settlement to the Ukraine conflict. Dmitriev is holding talks with sen»»»

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has accused European NATO states of trying to pull Washington into a direct confrontation with Russia and slammed Reuters for “fomenting hysteria” in order to sell war. Russia has consistently rejected claims that it plans to attack EU countries, d»»»

While some West African nations are choosing to cement old ties with France and others cultivate a new relationship with Russia, one country is trying to have the best of both worlds. As the 7 December attempted military coup in Benin collapsed, the rebels' leader, Lt Col Pascal Tigri, made his dis»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio joked on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin was trying to overshadow him after learning that his briefing was staged almost simultaneously with the latter’s end-of-year press conference. During the annual Direct Line Q&A session in Moscow, the Russian pre»»»

By Abdullah Bugis KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Ambassador to Malaysia Rashed Al-Saleh affirmed Saturday that investing in Kuwaiti diplomats represents a fundamental pillar of Kuwait's foreign policy.Ambassador Al-Saleh made the statement to KUNA after the conclusion of a training program »»»

GAZA, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- The Palestinian Health Ministry said Saturday that two Palestinians were killed by Israeli occupation forces in Jenin governorate of the West Bank.In a press statement, the Ministry said that 22-year-old Ahmad Zayoud died from a gunshot wound to the chest sustained during an »»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Arab and foreign ambassadors to Kuwait congratulated on Saturday His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the second anniversary of assumption of power.In separate statements, the ambassadors extolled His Highness the Amir's wisdom, leading vision a»»»

The US has seized an oil tanker that had recently departed from Venezuela, according to the US Department of Homeland Security. It is the second time this month that the US has seized an oil-carrying ship off the country's coast. The move comes after US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was»»»

On a winter morning in 2022 Raphael Wong and Figo Chan walked into Hong Kong's Stanley prison to meet Jimmy Lai, the media billionaire who had been arrested two years before and was awaiting trial charged with national security offences. They had all been part of the turbulent protests that had roc»»»

TOKYO — Japan unveiled a five-year goal on Saturday for business projects totalling $19 billion in Central Asia as Tokyo vies for influence in the resource-rich region.The announcement came after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hosted an inaugural summit with the leaders of five Central Asia nations »»»

AMMAN — Arab Potash Company (APC) on Monday announced the signing of a long-term strategic supply agreement with Norway’s Yara International, one of the world’s leading fertiliser producers and distributors, aimed at strengthening APC’s presence in international markets.The agreement was signed in »»»

A U.S. military helicopter hovers over an oil tanker seized early Saturday morning in international waters near Venezuela. Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard Dec. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Coast Guard led another seizure of an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela on Saturday after Presi»»»

AmericaFest, the first major Turning Point USA conference since the murder of its founder Charlie Kirk, took place in Phoenix on Thursday – but instead of showing unity, it exposed sharp rifts within the MAGA movement over anti-Semitism, leadership, and its post-Trump future. The first major g»»»

DOHA: Under the patronage of Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force 'Lekhwiya' HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and in the presence of Minister of State for Interior Affairs HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al Thani, the activities of the first»»»

The United States has seized another oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, escalating pressure on Caracas just days after President Donald Trump announced a “total and complete” blockade of unilaterally sanctioned oil shipments. US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the raid on Satu»»»

DOHA: The third edition of the International Circus Show 'Beyond Reality'kicked off in Al Wakrah Old Souq on Saturday. It is organized by the Private Engineering Office's celebrations committee. General Supervisor of the International Circus Khalid Al Suwaidi told Qatar News Agency (QNA) that the t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Exports, powered by Qatar Development Bank (QDB), has announced the strong outcomes of the Qatar–Kuwait Trade Mission, held from 9–10 December 2025 at The St Regis Kuwait. The mission saw the participation of more than 35 Qatari companies spanning a wide spectrum of »»»

Continued from page 1 This builds upon the over $240 billion in economic deals secured during President Trump’s visit to Qatar in May. The PM affirmed that as Qatar charts a path to a diversified economy driven by technology, innovation, and knowledge, its deep investment partnership with the US ha»»»

Darlene Regis The 19th General Assembly and 2026 Board Election of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Qatar marked a historic milestone for Filipino engineers, as the chapter was inducted into the PICE Hall of Fame — a rare distinction that recognizes exceptional excellence, innovat»»»

Darlene Regis The British Council, in partnership with Years of Culture and Qatar Museums, hosted Tashkilat, the closing event of this landmark edition, on December 10, 2025, at the Central Courtyard of the Museum of Islamic Art. The event celebrated the creativity of Qatari designers, blending her»»»

QNA Jeddah Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) and a member of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah, has affirmed that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the»»»

Satyendra Pathak Doha The Skills Development Centre (SDC), established in 2002 with the vision of making fine arts and performing arts accessible to all in Qatar, celebrated its 23rd anniversary with a weeklong festival titled Spectrum – 2025, starting December 1. Over more than two decades, SDC ha»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, has announced that it successfully delivered uninterrupted, high-capacity connectivity across a series of major international sporting championships and conferences hosted in Qatar throughout this year. Ooredoo successf»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) on Saturday organised the closing workshop for the preliminary assessment project of the Minamata Convention on Mercury in the State of Qatar. This was done in cooperation with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Global»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said a $105 billion loan from the European Union puts Ukrainian officials in a stronger position for negotiating a peace agreement with Russia. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo Dec. 20 (UPI) -- Officials for the European Union have agr»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Nearly five million passengers used the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram networks during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025, held from December 1 to 18, according to Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail). In a statement on Saturday, Qatar Rai»»»

3266623 KUWAIT -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs applauds the US decision to repeal the sanctions on Syria and lauds President Donlad Trump's role in this regard. 3266658 WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump signs a law repealing a final batch of crippling economic sanctions imposed on Syria un»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- 1958 -- A conference of Arab writers was held in Kuwait and was inaugurated by Chairman of the Ma'aref (knowledge) Council Sheikh Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. 1970 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a decree that imposed additional income tax. 1976 -- Minis»»»

Cairo: Egypt has reaffirmed its full support for Sudan during its continued ordeal, stressing its enduring commitment to protecting Sudan's unity and territorial integrity. Egypt further affirmed that it backs Sudan's national institutions and pushes back against any attempts that would undermine S»»»

Tunis, Dec. 20 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti, on the sidelines of his participation in the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, held in Cairo on December 19–20,...»»»

The Swedish Academy said Saturday its permanent secretary, Mats Malm, is stepping down after seven years of heading the prestigious institution that awards the annual Nobel literature prize. As of June 1, 2026, Academy member Ingrid Carlberg, an author and journalist, will take over as permanent se»»»

Tunis, Dec 20 (TAP) — Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti pointed out that the current regional and international context, characterised by the intensification of multiple crises, calls for the urgent need...»»»

Washington,Dec. 20 (SANA) Qatar and the United States stressed the need to support efforts aimed at achieving stability in Syria and boosting its economy, in addition to continuing cooperation in combating terrorism. This came in a joint statement following the seventh strategic dialogue between th»»»

DOHA: Registration for the 17th Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) will kick off at the Qatari Society of Al Gannas (QSA) headquarters in Katara Cultural Village on Sunday. It will continue until December 23, from 4pm to 8pm. The festival features numerous competitions, m»»»

Doha: Doha will host the Executive Office Meeting of the Arab Weightlifting Federation (AWF) on Sunday, followed by its electoral meeting, on the margins of the Qatar Weightlifting Federation's (QWF) concomitant hosting of three international, Arab, and Asian championships until Dec. 27, 2025. The »»»

CAIRO (Sputnik) - Russia and African countries have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the spheres of politics and security following the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday. "The joint statement also contain»»»

Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB), the largest private-sector bank in Egypt, continues to play a leading role in advancing banking capabilities across the African continent, marking the graduation of the third cohort of the East Africa Banking Credit Programme. The milestone reflects CIB’»»»

Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi on Saturday reiterated calls for structural changes in the UN Security Council to grant Africa a larger role in shaping global decisions. El-Sisi made the plea for a “more pluralistic” world order at a conference of the Russia-Africa partnership held in Cairo,»»»

Ankara, Dec 20 (SANA) Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler underscored the strategic importance of stability and security in Syria for Turkey’s national security, highlighting the growing coordination between Ankara and Damascus. Speaking to media representatives in Ankara on Saturday, Guler said t»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE on Saturday welcomed renewed calls by the United States for an immediate halt to fighting in Sudan, stressing the urgency of easing a conflict that has pushed millions into displacement and deepened one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al »»»

Türkiye's MIT intelligence agency chief met Hamas' ​negotiating team head Khalil Al-Hayya on Saturday and discussed necessary measures to be taken for proceeding to the ‌second phase ‌of the ‌Gaza ⁠peace ​plan, ‌Turkish security sources said, Reuters reported. The sources, speaking on condition of »»»

During his official visit to Japan, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov held talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo. According to the presidential press service, they discussed deepening bilateral cooperation in the political, economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres, incr»»»

A paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from on high. Severely injured in a mountain bike accident seven years ago, Michaela Benthaus became the first w»»»

Tunis, Dec. 20 (TAP) - More than 100 representatives of public, private, civil society and academic stakeholders from ten countries took part on December 18 -19 in Tunis in an international conference on "Sustainable Entrepreneurship in the Southern...»»»

Doha, Dec 20 (SANA) The head of Syria’s Central Authority for Control and Inspection(CACI), Amer al-Ali, affirmed that combating corruption is a strategic and irreversible choice, and a fundamental basis for rebuilding the state on the principles of good governance and the rule of law in Syria. In »»»

A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Jeddah to Lahore made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, reports The Express Tribune. Also Read: PIA expands network with new international flightThe incident occurred after a technical alert was received mid-air, causing oxygen masks to deploy»»»

Current developments regarding the Ukraine conflict are “clearly conducive to the cessation of hostilities,” Chinese political analyst Zhou Chengyang told Sputnik. “Choosing a peaceful path and bringing the conflict to an end at the negotiating table as soon as possible is the best outcome” for Rus»»»