Khartoum: The Sudanese army on Saturday accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of carrying out a drone attack on the Al-Tina army base in Chad, killing two Chadian soldiers. In a statement, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) General Command said it had followed "the targeting of the Al-Ti»»»

Auckland: After 6 days of continuous surveillance and extensive investigations, police in New Zealand have successfully recovered a diamond-encrusted green Faberge egg from an individual who had reportedly swallowed the precious item in a bizarre theft attempt, AFP reported. The accused 32-year-old»»»

1 of 4 | Russia targeted Kyiv with 40 missiles and nearly 500 drones that killed one and injured 27 during an early morning aerial assault on the Ukrainian capital on Saturday. Photo by Sergey Dolzhenko/EPA Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Russian attacks on Kyiv killed at least one and injured 27 early Saturday m»»»

The head of the Kennedy Center in Washington DC has demanded $1m (£740,000) in damages from a musician who cancelled a concert after President Donald Trump's name was added to the venue. Chuck Redd called off his Christmas Eve performance, which he has hosted annually since 2006, citing a vote by t»»»

Taiwan and the southwestern islands of Japan have been hit by an earthquake initially reported as measuring magnitude 7.0 by Taiwanese authorities. Japanese government agencies meanwhile reported the tremor as a M6.7 quake»»»

Taiwan and the southwestern islands of Japan have been hit by an earthquake initially reported as measuring magnitude 7.0 by Taiwanese authorities. Japanese government agencies meanwhile reported the tremor as a M6.7 quake»»»

The international clearing house Euroclear has released more than $600mn in frozen assets belonging to the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), on the condition that the funds be used exclusively for projects in Kazakhstan, Kommersant reported on December 25. »»»

Dubai residents and visitors can welcome 2026 from the water as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launches special New Year’s Eve marine transport services offering front-row views of the city’s fireworks. The sea-based experience allows passengers to avoid crowded viewing spots while enjoyin»»»

Gold prices on the spot market exceeded $4,500 per ounce for the first time on December 24, setting a new record as investors sought safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions, Interfax reported on December 24. Sp»»»

The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has published a formal concept for regulating cryptocurrency within the domestic market, proposing differentiated access for retail and professional investors while reaffirming its stance that digital assets are high-risk financial instruments. »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Somalia’s Al-Shabaab movement vows to confront any use of Somaliland territory by the Israeli occupation entity 27-12-2025 18:27 PM Latest »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, MOEHE, announced the release of the first semester secondary school certificate for the academic year 2025-2026 In a statement, the Ministry said that students can now access their results through the Maaref electronic portal. The service»»»

London , Dec. 27(SANA)The United Kingdom strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a mosque in Homs city on Friday, reaffirming its commitment to stand by the Syrian people in building a stable future. “The UK strongly condemns the terrorist attack targeting worshippers at the Imam Ali »»»

The proliferation of websites and social media profiles that claim to predict the weather and even natural disasters has raised concerns among the scientific community about the spread of misinformation to the public. The existence of such profiles on Facebook and TikTok would not be of concern if »»»

Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Seiha, left, and Thai Defense Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit exchange cease-fire agreement documents after three days of negotiations to end a weeks-long battle along the two countries border. Photo by Defense Ministry of Thailand/EPA Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Weeks into a vic»»»

Tunis, Dec 27 (TAP) - Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh will lead the Tunisian delegation to the 12th session of the Tunisian–Saudi Joint Commission, set for December 28–29, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as entrusted by President...»»»

Dubai: Students and teaching staff across the UAE will return to schools on January 5, 2026, under the Ministry of Education’s approved academic calendar for the 2025–2026 school year. According to the calendar, first-term results will be released between January 7 and 9, marking the official start»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday his country is in a full-scale war with the US, Israel and Europe ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’s meeting Monday with US President Donald Trump. Pezeshkian said in an interview published on the website of the country’s Supreme »»»

Doha: The Ministry of Culture on Saturday announced the registration period for the 35th Doha International Book Fair, running from January 1 to February 12, 2026. The ministry clarified that online registration will be available via the fair's official website, amid expectations of a surge in the »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Culture on Saturday announced the registration period for the 35th Doha International Book Fair, running from January 1 to February 12, 2026. The ministry said that online registration will be available via the fair's official website, amid expectations of a surge in the numbe»»»

Tunis, Dec 27 (TAP) - The consolidated financial statements of the Tunisair Group, published Saturday on the Bourse de Tunis (BVMT) website, reveal a significant reduction in net loss for the 2022 fiscal year, down to TND 220.8 million, compared...»»»

Doha: The Department of Meteorology has forecast relatively cold to cold conditions in some areas of the country by night, with partly cloudy skies and a chance of scattered rain offshore, according to its daily weather report valid until 6am on Sunday. Inshore areas are expected to see some clouds»»»

Tunis, Dec 27 (TAP) - The National Institute of Meteorology (INM) has forecast above-normal seasonal temperatures across Tunisia during the first quarter of 2026 (January–February–March), according to its latest seasonal outlook bulletin...»»»

During a meeting at a command post of the Joint Forces Group, President Vladimir Putin received reports from military commanders, including General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov. The following updates were provided:Russian Armed Forces are advancing on all fronts, while Ukrainian forces continue uns»»»

Former Democratic Party MP Ervin Salianji continued today his series of meetings with party members, holding a gathering in Shkodër at 18:00. The hall was filled with supporters, following previous stops in Elbasan, Durrës, and Gjirokastër. Earlier in the day, Sali Berisha and the Democratic Party »»»

Tunis, Dec 27 (TAP) - Cumulative external debt service payments were down by 13.8% between 2024 and 2025, from TND 14 billion to TND 12 billion as of December 20, 2025, according to monetary and financial indicators released on December 26by the...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army Inspections Debunk Israeli Claims in Southern Villages 27-12-2025 19:28 PM The Lebanese Army has inspected several homes in t»»»

Tunis, Dec 27 (TAP) - Tunisia will take part in the International Agricultural Exhibition (SIA Paris 2026), scheduled for February 21- March 1, the Agency for the Promotion of Agricultural Investment (APIA) announced on Saturday.Organised by APIA in...»»»

Outgoing Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov and his Albanian counterpart Pirro Vengu discussed the two countries’ contribution to the implementation of NATO measures to strengthen defence capabilities, the Defence Ministry’s press centre announced. The two ministers met on Saturday during Vengu’s wo»»»

Doha: The Cultural Village Foundation - Katara organized a feast of reason on the role of culture and art in supporting freedom and achieving justice, in cooperation with the Al Jazeera Centre for Studies, and with the participation of a select group of intellectuals, researchers, and media profess»»»

Abidjan: Scuffles broke out Saturday as Ivory Coast held parliamentary elections, two months after 83-year-old Alassane Ouattara won a presidential ballot that extended his 14-year rule. More than eight million people are registered to vote for members of the national assembly, where lawmakers from»»»

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a combined orange and yellow wind warning covering nearly all of Bulgaria, signaling strong and potentially hazardous winds. An orange alert has been declared for the districts of Vidin, Vratsa, Montana, Pleven, Sofia region, Lovech, Ga»»»

Tunis, Dec 27 (TAP) - Overnight temperatures on Saturday are expected to range between 3°C and 8°C in western regions and between 9°C and 14°C elsewhere, according to a bulletin issued by the National Institute of Meteorology.The weather will...»»»

Dubai: Dubai: The UAE Lottery has announced the winning numbers for Saturday’s weekly Lucky Day Draw No. 251227, held under the new weekly raffle format. Also Read: Dh30 million UAE Lottery announces new rules: How to win jackpot, when to split prizesThe winning numbers for the Lucky Day draw were:»»»

Cairo, Dec. 27 (SANA) Egypt’s Grand Mufti on Saturday condemned the terrorist bombing that struck a mosque in Homs in central Syria, describing the attack as a major crime and a violation of the sanctity of places of worship. Nazir Mohamed Ayyad, Egypt’s Grand Mufti and head of the General Secretar»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - In Germany, 37% of residents believe Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government is unlikely to serve its full term, set to end in early 2029, according to a YouGov poll for Welt am Sonntag published on Saturday. According to the poll, 37% of respondents see it as "very unlikely" that»»»

Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance in Lebanon strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting worshippers at the Imam Ali Mosque in the Syrian city of Homs, which claimed the lives of several people and wounded dozens. In a statement issued on Saturday, the group denounced the assault as a “heinous c»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology has forecast partly cloudy to occasionally overcast conditions across the country on Sunday, with a chance of convective cloud formation and rainfall in some coastal, northern, and eastern areas. Winds are expected to be light to moderate, occasionall»»»

Tunis, Dec 27 (TAP)-The second International Conference on Innovative and Intelligent Information Technologies (IC3IT’ 26) will be held on March 26-28, 2026, in Hammamet, Tunisia.The conference aims to provide a platform for researchers,...»»»

A teacher at a school in Britain says he was “likened to a terrorist” for showing his students several videos of US President Donald Trump, The Telegraph has reported. According to the paper, the man was forced to resign from Henley College in Oxfordshire, after he was accused of radicalizing stude»»»

The EU should listen to US President Donald Trump but never yield to his demands, Teresa Ribera, the European Commission’s vice-president, stated in an interview with the Financial Times published on Friday. Brussels should listen to but not blindly accept demands from Washington to ditch laws on ‘»»»

Jakarta: A Spanish man and three of his children are missing after a tourist boat sank in rough seas in Indonesia, rescuers told AFP on Saturday. The vessel was carrying 11 people when it sank in the Padar Island Strait near the popular tourist destination of Labuan Bajo on Friday night, state news»»»

Taipei: A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's northeastern coast on Saturday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, the second major tremor to hit the island within days. Taiwan's weather agency, which put the magnitude at 7.0, said the quake hit at 23:05 pm (1505 GMT) at a depth of 73 kil»»»

China on Saturday welcomed a joint ceasefire statement signed by Cambodia and Thailand and said its foreign minister would meet his counterparts from both countries in China, according to a notice posted on the foreign ministry's website late in the day. Cambodia and Thailand agreed ‌on Saturday to»»»

Italian authorities arrested nine people linked to three charitable organizations on suspicion of raising millions of euros in funds for the Palestinian group Hamas, anti-terrorism prosecutors said in a statement Saturday. The suspects are accused of sending about 7 million euros ($8.2 million) to »»»

Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked militant group Al-Shabaab vowed Saturday to fight any attempt by Israel "to claim or use parts of Somaliland" following its recognition of the breakaway territory. "We will not accept it, and we will fight against it," Al-Shabaab said in a statement. Its spokesman Ali Dhee»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, an Israeli official told AFP, in what is seen as a crucial visit for the next steps of the fragile Gaza truce plan. It will be Netanyahu's fifth visit to see key ally Trump in the United States »»»

As Syrians were celebrating the full repeal of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, the United Kingdom announced a new round of sanctions—an unmistakable reminder that Syria’s reckoning with punitive measures is far from over. By targeting not only figures linked to the former regime but also »»»

Doha, Qatar: Tickets are now on sale for the Lusail Boulevard ‘Al-Majlis’ December 31 celebration, promising an evening of festive entertainment. Organisers said the event will feature fireworks, drone and light shows, along with a range of live attractions designed to create a celebratory atmosphe»»»

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's northeastern coast on Saturday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, the second major tremor to hit the island within days. Taiwan's weather agency, which put the magnitude at 7.0, said the quake hit at 23:05 pm (1505 GMT) at a depth of 73 kilometres »»»