Locally dense fog expected Saturday night and Sunday morning
Tunis, Dec. 13 (TAP) - Weather conditions on Saturday night and Sunday morning will be conducive to the formation of fog in the northern, central and southeastern regions.It is expected to be locally dense, especially in coastal areas, low-lying...»»»
Israeli occupation airstrikes kill seven Palestinians in Gaza
GAZA, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- Palestinian health officials in Gaza Strip announced Saturday the demise of seven Palestinians in Israeli occupation airstrikes and gunfire targeting Palestinians in various areas of the northern and eastern parts of the Strip.In a statement, Health officials said that five b»»»
Info mini.: Geopark to enhance Kuwait status as tourist destination
KUWAIT, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- Minister of Information and Culture Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi said the land of Kuwait Geopark project was distinctive and the focus would be placed on how to turn it into a tourist attraction."Through this project we will turn challenges into opportunities for all stakeholders»»»
Trump: ISIS attack targeted both Syria and the U.S., retaliation will be severe
Washington, Dec. 13, (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said that the assault that targeted Syrian security forces and U.S. troops near the city of Palmyra earlier today was a terrorist attack perpetrated by the ISIS organization against both the United States and Syria, stressing that the response»»»
Flamur Noka Dismisses Resignation Claims, Calls for Nationwide Protest
The Secretary General of Albania’s Democratic Party (PD), Flamur Noka, spoke to the media on Saturday following a meeting of the party’s executive leadership, dismissing reports that he had been asked to resign. Noka said the meeting was held to inform the public about what he described as increasi»»»
Israel announces deadly strike on senior Hamas commander Raed Saad - UPI.com
Israeli officials said they targeted and killed senior Hamas leader Raed Saad and three others while he traveled in a vehicle in northern Gaza on Saturday, the remains of which are pictured. Photo by Mohammed Saber/EPA Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Israel Defense Forces targeted and killed senior Hamas commande»»»
Irish High Court throws out lawsuit against UAE Foundation
Dubai: An Irish court has brought to an end a seven-month legal battle over the management of the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland, after the claimant withdrew his case, prompting the judge to dismiss all allegations and order him to cover full legal costs. The High Court in Dublin ruled followin»»»
Flamengo blank Pyramids to win FIFA Challenger Cup, set up finale with PSG
Doha: CR Flamengo claimed their second consecutive title in Al Rayyan, lifting the FIFA Challenger Cup after an impressive 2-0 victory over Pyramids FC at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. With their second triumph in three days, the Rio giants also sealed a date in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup»»»
US personnel ambushed by ISIS gunman in Syria
WASHINGTON, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- Two US service members and one US civilian were killed, along with three service members were injured, as a result of an ambush by a lone ISIS, the so-called (Islamic State), gunman in Syria, US CENTCOM said Saturday.A statement by Pentagon spokesman, Sean Parnell, adde»»»
Qatar condemns terrorist attack on joint US-Syrian patrol in central Syria
Doha: The State of Qatar condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a joint American-Syrian patrol near the city of Palmyra in the center of the Syrian Arab Republic, killing and wounding several people. In a statement on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the State of Qatar's f»»»
REAoL holds meeting with EU Commission – support in technical consultations, studies, training and qualification of specialized cadres offered
The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL), headed by its Chairman Abdulsalam Al-Ansari, held a meeting at its Tripoli headquarters last Thursday (11 December) with a delegation from the General Directorate for North Africa, Middle East and Gulf Affairs of the European Commission, headed by Mr»»»
Bansko Launches Winter Season with Festive Programme, Local Cuisine and Fireworks
Following the official opening in the Pirin Mountain, the resort town of Bansko traditionally launched the 2025/2026 winter season in the central square. Local cuisine was showcased in tents as part of the Unique Bansko exhibition, while the stage featured performances of local folklore. The ceremo»»»
India, Georgia discuss deepening cooperation, regional, global issues
NEW DELHI, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- India and Georgia on Saturday discussed all gamut of the bilateral relationship and current regional and global developments.A statement from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said that as part of the 8th India-Georgia Foreign Office Consultations held in Tbilisi b»»»
SNIPE La Presse cleared to acquire all Dar Assabah shares for symbolic dinar and begin merger
Tunis, Dec. 13 (TAP) - Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri chaired a ministerial working session on Saturday morning at the Government Palace in the Kasbah, dedicated to examining the transfer of all shares of the Tunisian Company for Press,...»»»
HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award: Honoring transparency, integrity bolstering global efforts
Doha: The "HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award" earns global significance as a first-of-its-kind initiative in this field. It aims to honor individuals and institutions that dedicate their efforts to combating corruption and promoting transparency and i»»»
Zliten Chamber of Commerce signs MoU with Tangiers Chamber of Commerce to enhance economic cooperation
Zliten Chamber of Commerce announced today that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Services of Morocco. The Chamber said this comes as part of its efforts to support the investment environment and strengthen the r»»»
Libyan companies participate in second African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Business Forum in Morocco
Libyan companies, under the auspices and supervision of the Ministry of Economy and Trade, participated in the second edition of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Business Forum in Marrakech, Morocco. The forum was inaugurated by the Head of the Moroccan Government, Aziz Akhannouch, »»»
Gunman kills three Americans in Syria - UPI.com
One day after people in Syria gathered to mark the first anniversary of the ousting of the Bashar al-Assad regime, pictured, a joint U.S.-Syrian patrol in the central city of Palmyra was ambushed by an ISIS-linked gunman, killing three and injuring five. Photo by Balil Al-Hammoud/EPA Dec. 13 (UPI) »»»
UK: Over 39,000 illegal migrants enter country since early '25
LONDON, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- At least 39,292 illegal migrants entered the UK territory through the English Channel since the beginning of January 2025, traveling in small boats departing from northern France, British Home Office said on Saturday.This is the second-largest annual figure ever, after the »»»
Pentagon: ISIS-linked Attack leaves two U.S. soldiers and interpreter dead
Washington, Dec. 13 (SANA) The U.S. military announced Saturday the death of two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter following an attack in Syria. In a statement, the U.S. Department of Defense said that two U.S. service members and one American civilian were killed, while three other sold»»»
Second International Peer-Reviewed Scientific Conference on the Shadow Economy and Sustainable Development opened today
The Second International Peer-Reviewed Scientific Conference, entitled “The Shadow Economy and Sustainable Development,” opened in Tripoli. The event was attended by the Minister of Economy and Trade and the Minister of Planning, as well as some Deputy Ministers, with the participation of a select »»»
Belarus releases 123 political prisoners after U.S. eases sanctions - UPI.com
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, pictured at a press conference in January, agreed to release 123 political prisoners on Saturday in exchange for the United States dropping its crippling sanctions against the potash industry in Belarus. File Photo by Belarus President Press Service/EPA-EF»»»
Tripoli Libyan Prime Minister meets with Saudi trade delegation to boost investment and infrastructure in Libya
Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba met yesterday with a high-level delegation from Saudi Arabia’s Amiantit Group, a leading global manufacturer of Fluorite fiberglass tubes, which has more than five decades of experience and operates a wide network of factories and research c»»»
EU Urges Iran to Release Nobel-Prize Winner Mohammadi
The European Union called on Saturday for the release of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who was detained by Iranian security forces along with at least eight other activists. Brussels described Friday's arrests in the eastern city of Mashhad as "deeply concerning". "The EU urges Irani»»»
Flights between Phnom Penh, Bangkok remain normal despite ongoing border clashes
Phnom Penh: Flights between Phnom Penh and Bangkok as well as those between Siem Reap and Thailand are operating as normal although the Cambodia-Thailand border fighting is still going on, a Cambodian civil aviation spokesperson said on Saturday. "So far, Cambodia's two international airports -- th»»»
2 US Service Members and One American Civilian Killed in Ambush in Syria, US Central Command Says
Two US service members and one American civilian have been killed and three other people wounded in an ambush on Saturday by the ISIS group in central Syria, the US Central Command said. The attack on US troops in Iraq is the first to inflict casualties since the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-»»»
Registration begins for Marmi 2026 Championships on December 21
Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Society of Al Gannas (QSA) has announced the opening of registration for the championships of the 17th Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026), scheduled to take place from Dec. 21 to 23, 2025, at the QSA's premises at Katara Cultural Village. Director »»»
Qatar partakes in Gulf meeting on nuclear, radiation oversight in Riyadh
Doha: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change along with other national agencies, participated in the technical meeting of leaders and officials responsible for nuclear and radiation regulation in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, which took place in »»»
‘Like Skiing’: First Urban Cable Car Unveiled Outside Paris
Gondolas floated above a cityscape in the southeastern suburbs of Paris on Saturday as officials unveiled the first urban cable car in the French capital's region. Authorities inaugurated the C1 line in the suburb of Limeil-Brevannes in the presence of Valerie Pecresse, the head of the Ile-de-Franc»»»
Israel Says Killed Top Hamas Weapons Figure in Gaza
Israel said it killed the head of weapons production in Hamas's military wing in a strike in the Gaza Strip on Saturday. The civil defense agency and medical sources in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory told AFP an Israeli strike killed five people in the Tel al-Hawa district, southwest of Gaza C»»»
Ministry of Culture's Music Affairs Centre holds music museum at Darb Al Saai
Doha: The Ministry of Culture's Music Affairs Centre is participating in National Day celebrations at Darb Al Saai in Umm Slal by holding a music museum that showcases all aspects of Qatari traditional music. The exhibition offers an overview of the history of music in Qatar, introducing the most i»»»
Democrats release new photos from Epstein estate
US House Democrats released around 100 new photos obtained from the estate of the late disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. The latest batch is part of a Democratic push to force the Justice Department to release the remaining files related to the Epstein case, which Pres»»»
EU’s use of emergency powers on Russian assets will backfire – MEP
The EU’s move to invoke emergency powers and freeze the assets of the Russian Central Bank indefinitely will seriously damage the bloc’s credibility, European Parliament member Fernand Kartheiser has told RT. On Friday, the EU invoked Article 122 of its treaty to override vetoes from Hungary and Sl»»»
Israeli Media Say Military Killed Senior Hamas Commander, Raed Saed, in Gaza Strike
The Israeli military killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saed, one of the architects of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, in a strike on a car in Gaza City on Saturday, several Israeli media outlets reported, citing sources. The attack killed four people and wounded at least 25 others, accordi»»»
Guterres Marks End of UN Mission in Iraq
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Saturday marked in Baghdad the end of the United Nations' political mission in Iraq, which supported the country's transition following the US-led invasion. At Baghdad's request, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) will shut down its opera»»»
Israel Suspends Strike on Southern Lebanon Village After Lebanese Army Request
Israel put a planned strike on a village in southern Lebanon on hold on Saturday after the Lebanese army requested access to the site to “address a breach” of a ceasefire agreement, an Israeli military spokesperson said. Earlier in the day, Israel had issued an evacuation warning for the village of»»»
Two US soldiers and interpreter killed by Islamic State gunman in Syria, US military says
Two US soldiers and a US civilian interpreter have been been killed in Syria in an ambush by a lone Islamic State gunman, the US military has said. The Pentagon said three other service members were injured in the attack, during which the gunman was "engaged and killed". The identities of those kil»»»
Two men held over Foinikounda double murder to testify by Monday
Two men arrested in connection with a double murder in the seaside village of Foinikounda have been given until Monday to testify before an investigating magistrate, as authorities point to phone calls made minutes after the crime as key evidence. The suspects are a 33-year-old nephew of the campsi»»»
Kuwait acting PM visits border security directorate to inspect security measures
KUWAIT, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- Acting Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah visited the general directorate of land border security during which he was briefed on measures to safeguarding borders.The visit came within the framework of security leadership's keenness on pursuing »»»
Dubai Police issues public weather alert
Dubai Police has sent out a public safety alert to residents and citizens this evening, warning about adverse weather effects. The alert popped-up on mobiles across the emirate. The authority called on everyone to avoid beaches, refrain from sailing, stay clear of valleys and areas prone to flash f»»»
Large crowds flock to Katara's Arab Cup side events
Doha: Cultural Village Foundation, Katara, continues to draw large crowds with its vibrant side events accompanying the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, with international military performances standing out as a major attraction. Elite military bands, including Lekhwiya, the Army Band, the Royal Air Force»»»
Dubai: RTA and Parkin address QR code scam
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Saturday addressed an important scam affecting citizens in the UAE. In light of recent reports of unauthorised QR codes on some parking sign poles across the city, RTA and Parkin urged road users to stay vigilant and avoid scanning any QR codes or clic»»»
Syria to join “Made in Saudi Arabia” exhibition as “Guest of Honor”
Riyadh, Dec. 13 (SANA) Syria will take part as “Guest of Honor” in the upcoming “Made in Saudi Arabia” trade exhibition, opening December 15 in Riyadh, Syrian officials said. The three-day event, hosted by the Saudi Export Development Authority, will feature a Syrian pavilion showcasing more than 2»»»
Belousov Meets War Reporters to Discuss Drone Systems Development – MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov held a meeting with military correspondents, discussing the development of unmanned systems and the modernization of weapons and military equipment, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov h»»»
Dh30 million UAE Lottery draw: Winning numbers out – check if you’ve won
In the second show of the UAE Lottery’s revamped Lucky Day draw, three players each won Dh100,000 under the guaranteed Lucky Chance ID cash prize category. During Draw No 251213 on Saturday, the winning numbers from the Days set were 13, 23, 21, 16, 8 and 5, while the winning number from the Months»»»
BCT Governor says Tunisia lacks productive investment, not talent or ideas
Tunis, Dec 13 (TAP) – Governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) Fethi Zouhair Nouri on Saturday stated that Tunisia does not suffer from a shortage of talent or ideas, but rather from a lack of productive investment and financing capable of...»»»
Dubai: RTA and Parkin address QR code scam
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Saturday addressed an important scam affecting citizens in the UAE. In light of recent reports of unauthorised QR codes on some parking sign poles across the city, RTA and Parkin urged road users to stay vigilant and avoid scanning any QR codes or clic»»»
Partly cloudy with dense fog expected Saturday night (INM)
Tunis, Dec 13 (TAP) — The weather Saturday night will be partly cloudy across most regions, with dense fog expected to develop towards the end of the night, according to a weather bulletin issued by the National Institute of Meteorology...»»»
Erdogan: Planned peace council must address Gaza security problem
ANKARA, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday the scheduled peace council in Gaza must address security problem caused by the Israeli occupation forces.In remarks to reporters aboard a plane while returning home from a visit to Turkmenistan, Erdogan said it is ess»»»