Cambodia suspends all border crossings with Thailand: interior ministry
Banteay Meanchey, Cambodia: Cambodia suspended all of its border crossings with Thailand on Saturday, as the two countries remained locked in a deadly military conflict. "The Royal Government of Cambodia has decided to fully suspend all entry and exit movements at all Cambodia-Thailand border cross»»»
US, Ukraine to Discuss Ceasefire in Berlin Ahead of European Summit
Germany will host US and Ukrainian delegations over the weekend for talks on a ceasefire in Ukraine, ahead of a summit with European leaders and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Berlin on Monday, a German official said on Saturday. A US official said overnight that President Donald Trump's envoy St»»»
Dubai Police urge motorists to take precautions amid unstable weather
Dubai: Dubai Police have urged motorists to exercise extra caution on the roads as rainy and unstable weather conditions are expected across the emirate. Drivers have been advised to strictly adhere to traffic laws, reduce speed, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and remain fully attenti»»»
Without Adopted State Budget, New National Framework Agreement Cannot Be Signed - BMA Chair
In the absence of a budget, a new National Framework Agreement cannot be signed and the previous one will remain in force, said Dr. Nikolay Branzalov, Chairman of the Management Board of the Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA). He was speaking to journalists ahead of the start of the 79th extraordi»»»
US envoy to meet Zelensky, Europe leaders in Berlin this weekend
Kyiv, Ukraine: US President Donald Trump's special envoy will meet with Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders in Berlin this weekend, the White House said, as Washington presses for a plan to end Russia's war with Ukraine. A White House official confirmed to AFP on Friday that Trump's envoy»»»
Report: Trump convinced of Aoun and Salam's conduct, believes peace deal more important than disarmament
U.S. President Donald Trump is still convinced of the actions being taken by President Joseph Aoun and of what the government of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has achieved and intends to achieve, according to “exclusive information” obtained by the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper. Trump has informed U.S. env»»»
Aoun says did not offer pledges to Hezbollah, rejects Barrack's remarks
President Joseph Aoun has said that the latest remarks attributed to U.S. envoy Tom Barrack are "rejected by all Lebanese." Asked about statements by Hezbollah MPs that he had pledged prior to his election that a defense strategy would be approved without including the removal of Hezbollah's arms a»»»
Sofia Mayor: Waste Crisis is Yet Another One We Will Overcome
“The situation with the waste is another crisis that we will overcome,” Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev told journalists as he joined a volunteer clean-up campaign in the Lyulin residential area together with Deputy Mayor for Ecology Nadezhda Bobcheva on Saturday. “Waste will not be the reason why I leav»»»
Logistical facilities in place to expedite gas link project with Cyprus: Egyptian minister
Zohr 6 well in Egypt Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi affirmed the strategic importance of the bilateral relations between Egypt and Cyprus and their pivotal role in maintaining economic and energy stability in the Eastern Mediterranean region. The minister praised t»»»
Darb Al Saai: A journey into desert heritage
Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar National Day celebrations, Darb Al Saai is captivating visitors with an immersive cultural experience that revives the spirit of traditional Bedouin life. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, the event offers a vivid re-creation of ancestral lifestyles through the pop»»»
Crete cooperative tied to fraud
A farmers’ cooperative in Iraklio, Crete, is at the center of a newly uncovered subsidy fraud involving illegal payments from Greece’s agricultural payment agency, OPEKEPE. According to initial information, a farmers’ unionist and a local accountant played central roles. The unionist served as vice»»»
ECM set to launch, begin to accept listing applications
KUWAIT, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Stock Exchange (Boursa Kuwait) announced on Saturday, after having completed all technical and technological requirements in coordination with capital market stakeholders and participants, that the Emerging Companies Market (ECM) will launch and begin accepting listi»»»
Liwa Festival 2026 kicks off with dazzling Burj Khalifa lights, drones, fireworks
The much-anticipated Liwa International Festival 2026 kicked off in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra Region on Friday with a spectacular opening ceremony. Marking the occasion, the Burj Khalifa lit up in the festival’s red colours, displaying its logo in a dazzling light show. Messages flashed across the towe»»»
Germany to Send Soldiers to Fortify Poland Border
Germany has said it will send a group of soldiers to Poland to help with a project to fortify the country's eastern border as worries mount about the threat from Russia. Poland, a strong supporter of Ukraine in its fight against Moscow, announced plans in May last year to bolster a long stretch of »»»
Dubai Police urge motorists to take precautions amid unstable weather
Dubai: Dubai Police have urged motorists to exercise extra caution on the roads as rainy and unstable weather conditions are expected across the emirate. Drivers have been advised to strictly adhere to traffic laws, reduce speed, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and remain fully attenti»»»
Prosecutor brands Golden Dawn Nazi criminal group
Prosecutor Kyriaki Stefanatou opened her address to the Five-Member Court of Appeals for Felonies, where the second-instance trial of Golden Dawn is under way, by portraying the group as a structured criminal organization rooted in Nazi ideology, not a political party. “Golden Dawn was a criminal o»»»
Here is how heating and food poverty actually affects Hungarians across the country
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Tunisian-Algerian Forum: 230 economic actors participate in over 850 B2B meetings
Tunis, Dec. 13 (TAP)- B2B meetings on the sidelines of the Tunisian-Algerian Economic Forum ( December 11-12 in Tunis) brought together 110 Algerian enterprises and 120 from Tunisia.The event was organised by the Exports Promotion Centre (CEPEX)...»»»
Google to lay undersea cables in Papua New Guinea
Sydney, AustraliaInternet giant Google will lay three undersea cables in Papua New Guinea as part of a landmark defence deal the Pacific nation signed with Australia this year. The $120 million project, to be funded by Australia, will create "a more resilient, multi-route digital backbone for the n»»»
Qatar's Years of Culture Initiative announces 2026 Partner Countries
Doha, Qatar: As the Qatar Argentina and Chile 2025 Year of Culture came to a galloping conclusion during the Polo AlMarsa Years of Culture Championship Trophy, the Years of Culture initiative announced plans for Canada and Mexico as next year's partner countries. The 2026 Year of Culture with Canad»»»
Why bank records are now in focus in BR Shetty’s NMC case
Dubai: A new ruling by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) court has added a new dimension to the legal fallout from the collapse of NMC Health, the healthcare group founded by Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The ruling does not decide guilt o»»»
Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Military and Energy Infrastructure, Including With Kinzhal Missiles
Russian military launched mass precision strikes at Ukrainian defense industry and related energy industry targets overnight using Kinzhal hypersonic air-launched ballistic missiles, as well as ground- and sea-launched weapons and long-range drones, in response to Kiev's terrorist attacks on civili»»»
UN Chief in Baghdad for official end of UNAMI operations
BAGHDAD, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres arrived in Baghdad Saturday on an official visit to attend the formal announcement marking the end of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).Iraq's Foreign Ministry said in a press release that Foreign Minister Fuad Hus»»»
Abu Dhabi court orders private school to pay Dh43,863 for unpaid uniforms
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Commercial Court of First Instance has ruled that a private school must pay Dh43,863 to a uniform supplier after failing to settle the cost of uniforms that were delivered but not paid for. The supplier filed a lawsuit seeking the outstanding amount, late payment interest a»»»
Kahramaa to implement new GCC regulation for water conservation devices
Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa), in collaboration with the Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology (QGOSM), has announced the implementation of the GCC technical regulation for water conservation devices in Qatar. In a press release on Saturday»»»
Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem Delivers Speech Today
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem is to deliver a speech on Saturday on the occasion of Lady Fatima Al-Zahraa’s birth anniversary. His eminence is to tackle latest developments in a televised address via video link, during a ceremony organized by Hezbollah’s Women’s Organizations Unit.»»»
Erdogan Warns Black Sea Should Not Be 'Area of Confrontation' after Strikes
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday warned that the Black Sea should not turn into an "area of confrontation" between Russia and Ukraine, after several strikes in recent weeks. "The Black Sea should not be seen as an area of confrontation. This would not benefit Russia or Ukraine. Ev»»»
FinMin: Over Mden 2 billion purchased in popular bonds, third auction held
Skopje, 12 December 2025 (MIA) - Over Mden 2 billion or EUR 33 million worth of popular bonds were purchased in the third auction held Friday, the Prospectus for which was published on November 26. The demand far exceeded the amount of Mden 100 million offered in the prospectus, the Ministry of Fin»»»
Monument to Kokum Biy unveiled in Osh city - | 24.KG
A monument to Kokum Biy and a new recreation area were opened in Osh city. The City Hall announced. Osh Mayor Zhenishbek Toktorbaev, City Council Chairman Bolot Baetov, and city residents participated in the ceremony. The monument’s total height is six meters. A recreation area has been organized a»»»
157 complaints filed, founder arrested: Pyramid scheme exposed in Bishkek - | 24.KG
In Bishkek, 157 citizens have filed complaints against the company VML_KG, which was involved in attracting monetary deposits. A criminal case has been opened under the article «Fraud,» the Internal Affairs Department of Leninsky district of the capital reported. According to law enforcement agenci»»»
Kuwait's PAHW meets Korea's KL delegation on S. Saad Al-Abdullah City project
KUWAIT, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) welcomed Saturday a Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) team for negotiations to develop land for investment within the South Saad Al-Abdullah residential city project under a bilateral MoU.In a press statement issued»»»
Anger at Messi India tour as fans throw chairs and bottles at stadium event
The first stop on Lionel Messi's tour of India descended into chaos as fans ripped up stadium seats and threw items after his appearance at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium was cut short. Thousands of adoring supporters had paid up to 12,000 rupees (£100; $133) to catch a glimpse of the football star, b»»»
This crunchy chocolate-tahini bark channels Dubai chocolate with a twist
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First Footage of Liberated Pokrovsk
On December 1, the Russian Defense Ministry announced the complete liberation of the city of Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk). It was an anchor of Ukraine’s Donbass fortification belt, its loss became a disaster for Ukraine.Russia's Special Operation in UkraineTaking Control of Pokrovsk Marks Decisive Step»»»
Kyrgyzstan to establish Fund for Support of Ethnic Kyrgyz from Afghanistan - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has amended a resolution approving the program to support ethnic Kyrgyz and kairylmans (returnees) arriving from Afghanistan’s Little and Big Pamir for 2026–2029. According to the document, the program has been supplemented with new measures aimed at »»»
Cameras to be installed on Kyrgyz-Tajik border - | 24.KG
Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS), has ordered to equip the section of the Kyrgyz-Tajik border with a video surveillance system after the installation of barbed wire fencing. He made this announcement during a working visit to Batken region. H»»»
Barnieh: New tax system is partner in supporting Syrian industry economic growth
Damascus, Dec.13 (SANA) Finance Minister, Mohamed Yisr Barnieh, affirmed the existence of a genuine partnership between the State and the industrial sector, aimed at revitalizing Syrian industry and restoring it to normal role in supporting the national economy, increasing its contribution to the g»»»
Qatar Rail announces service update for Qatar University
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has announced a metrolink service update on the red line network. In a social media post, from Sunday, December 14, M149 buses will operate from Qatar University station Exit 2 instead of the previous Exit 1.»»»
Rising Malayalam actor Akhil Vishwanath dies by suicide
Kerala: The Malayalam film industry and his hometown are in shock after young actor Akhil Vishwanath, known for his role in the award-winning film Chola, died by suicide on Thursday morning, Kerala Kaumudi reported. He was found in his bedroom at home, leaving family, friends, and neighbours grief-»»»
South Valley Cement turns profitable in Q4
South Valley Cement Company turned to profitability in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016, compared to the same period last year. Net profit for Q4-16 reached EGP 104.14 million, versus a net loss of EGP 1.83 million for Q4-15, according to a bourse filing released last week. Net profit for FY1»»»
Organized crime group member detained on suspicion of weapons theft - | 24.KG
A citizen registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan as a member of an organized crime group was detained in Chui region during an Anti-Racket raid on suspicion of weapons theft. The press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Chui region reported. According to t»»»
Indonesia Flood Death Toll Passes 1,000
Devastating floods and landslides have killed 1,003 people in Indonesia, rescuers said Saturday as the Southeast Asian nation grapples with relief efforts. The disaster, which has hit the northwestern island of Sumatra over the past fortnight, has also injured more than 5,400, the National Disaster»»»
Without Adopted State Budget, New National Framework Agreement Cannot Be Signed
In the absence of a budget, a new National Framework Agreement cannot be signed and the previous one will remain in force, said Dr. Nikolay Branzalov, Chairman of the Management Board of the Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA). He was speaking to journalists ahead of the start of the 79th extraordi»»»
Kyrgyz-Croatian cooperation: Kyrgyzstan's Consular Office opened in Rijeka - | 24.KG
The ceremonial opening of the office of the Honorary Consul of the Kyrgyz Republic in Rijeka, Croatia, took place on December 12. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the press service, the office, located at Vukovarska 10a, will focus o»»»
Abu Dhabi court orders employer to pay Dh55,874 to former worker
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance has ruled that an employer must pay Dh55,874 in compensation to a former employee who worked for nearly 11 years, after the employer cancelled his residency and failed to settle his full entitlements. The employee filed a lawsuit following an »»»
Moscow, Tehran ‘Working Closely’ on Nuclear Program
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that relations between Moscow and Tehran are “developing very positively,” stressing that the two countries are working in close coordination at the United Nations on Iran’s nuclear program. He made the remarks during talks with Iranian President Maso»»»
Fans vandalise India stadium after Messi's abrupt exit
Kolkata: Angry spectators broke down barricades and stormed the pitch at a stadium in India after football star Lionel Messi, who is on a three-day tour of the country, abruptly left the arena. As a part of a so-called GOAT Tour, the 38-year-old Argentina and Inter Miami superstar touched down in t»»»
Occupation Forces Advance into Quneitra Countryside Amid Local Rejection
Israeli occupation forces conducted an incursion into the village of Saida al-Hanout in the southern Quneitra countryside this morning. Syrian sources reported that an Israeli military force, consisting of eight vehicles, established a checkpoint at the village’s main entrance. A contingent then pr»»»
Türkiye Says SDF Has No Option but to Integrate into Syrian Army
Türkiye said on Friday that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have no alternative but to implement a March 10 agreement requiring their integration into the Syrian army, accusing Israel of encouraging the group to stall the deal through its actions in Syria. In a statement, the Turkish Ministry of»»»
IAEA Recognizes Russia's Efforts to Ensure Safety of Experts on Way to Zaporozhye Plant - Grossi
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recognizes Russia's efforts to ensure the safety of the agency's experts on their way to the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi told Sputnik. "I recognize the efforts of the Russian Federation to ensur»»»