Crosspoint Real Estate, the International Associate of Savills in Romania, has brokered the transaction through which Eeze, a software and technology company and next-generation casino supplier, with headquarters in Malta and offices in London and Bucharest, has leased 1,200 square metres of office»»»

According to Morocco’s state news outlet SNRT News, Royal Air Maroc announced yesterday that it will start flights from Casablanca to Tripoli’s Mitiga airport in April 2026. Tickets for these new routes will be on sale from 15 December on the Royal Air Maroc website, via the company’s call centers »»»

“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 »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's meeting with NATO Joint Force Command Naples Commander Adm George Wikoff has been postponed, the presidential press office announced in a statement. Vucic and Wikoff were due to meet at the Palace of Serbia at 12 pm Tuesday. Serbia NATO Aleksandar Vuč»»»

Sanctions aimed at weakening Russia have backfired spectacularly, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini told Corriere della Sera. 19 rounds of sanctions cobbled together in nearly four years have boomeranged, bringing the West’s economies “to their knees,” Matteo Salvini emphasized, adding t»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 16 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) Director General Dr. Faisal Al-Hamidan on Tuesday said artificial intelligence (AI) has become a pivotal tool capable of transforming water challenges into promising opportunities and turning data into accurate decisions that »»»

Damascus, Dec. 16 (SANA) Saudi companies have highlighted their support for Syria’s reconstruction efforts at the 23rd BUILDEX exhibition in Damascus, emphasizing investment opportunities and technical expertise. The exhibition underscored Saudi Arabia’s key role in Syria’s rebuilding process, espe»»»

Lahore: A Pakistani anti-terrorism court sentenced a senior leader of a banned Islamist party to 35 years in prison for inciting violence, more than a year after the cleric publicly called for the killing of the country’s then-chief justice, court officials and a defense lawyer said Tuesday. Zaheer»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has announced metrolink service updates on the metro network. In a social media post, Qatar Rail announced that from tomorrow, December 17 to Thursday, December 18, the M143 buses will operate from Hamad Hospital station Exit 3 instead of Corniche St»»»

Every day of inaction worsens the problems at Toplofikatsiya Sofia, the municipal heating utility, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said on Tuesday. He was speaking as he submitted, jointly with Sofia Municipal Council Chair Tsvetomir Petrov, a report seeking the approval of the Municipal Council for a c»»»

Speaking at the start of consultations with Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) – New Beginning on Tuesday, President Rumen Radev said that they had not been part of the governing coalition but had propped up the government. Attending the talks were Deputy Floor Leaders Jordan Tzonev, Halil Leti»»»

A new budget should be proposed without any planned debt, because debt serves only one purpose – to mask the huge deficit in the budget, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov told journalists after his meeting with President Rumen Radev here on Tuesday as part of the consultations held before the »»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3615 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.2 pct against the euro m-o-m and by 0.3 pct y-o-y and relative to the begin»»»

Officers of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) discovered a hidden cache of firearms on the outskirts of Balykchy in Issyk-Kul region during operational and investigative activities. According to the security services, the cache contained two firearms—a Makarov pistol an»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police showcased its commitment to excellence and continuous improvement during the third edition of the Six Sigma Success Stories Forum, held at the Dubai Police Officers Club. The event was attended by Dr Major General Ahmad Zaal bin Krishan Almuhairi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief for F»»»

The UK unemployment rate in the three months to October has increased to 5.1%, according to official figures. That marked a rise from 5% for the three months to September. The number of people in the UK who are unemployed is now at its highest level since January 2021, just below the peak rate seen»»»

DOHA: Political consultations were held in Doha between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Norway. The Qatari side was headed by Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, while the Norwegian side was headed by Dep»»»

Tunis, Dec. 16 (TAP)- The primary energy balance end of October 2025 - royalties taken into account- posted a 5.3 Mtoe deficit, running 16% higher than one year earlier.The National Observatory of Energy and Mines said in a report on the "Economic...»»»

Swiss-based GF Piping Systems, Egypt’s Gas Company, and the UAE’s Green Coast Enterprises have inaugurated a state-of-the-art piping solutions plant in Cairo, valued at EGP 1 billion. This facility, spanning 25,000 square meters, is poised to significantly boost Egypt’s infrastructure capabilities »»»

Software Services Client : Egyptian Company For Metro Management and processing Address : Hammat El Kouba, Cairo, Egypt Tender : Tender No. 1/2017 for updating of the electronic cards for controlling trains Tender documents : EGP5,000 A bid bond of EGP10,000 to be submitted Opening envelopes : 19-3»»»

Egyptian construction firm Hassan Allam Construction has been awarded a $250 million contract to build the African Export–Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) African Trade Centre (AATC) in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, a flagship project that will also serve as the bank’s new global headquarters. The»»»

Russia has repeatedly said that it is interested in a long-standing peace, not a ceasefire regarding the situation around the Ukrainian conflict, stressing the original sources of it should be eliminated. "We want peace; we do not want a truce to give Ukraine a break and prepare for the continuatio»»»

ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Two more Project 677 diesel-electric submarines are scheduled to be laid in early 2026, Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Adm. Aleksandr Moiseyev said on Tuesday. "This is the future of non-nuclear submarines. We have accepted another ship, and two more are at various stage»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 16 (KUNA) -- Kuwait is set to be affected by unstable weather starting Wednesday evening, with scattered thunderstorms of varying intensity, expected to peak early Thursday and turn heavy in some areas, the Meteorology Department said Tuesday.Acting Director of the Meteorology Departmen»»»

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that a Christmas truce that Ukraine has proposed would depend on whether a peace deal is reached or not. Russia does not want a ceasefire that would allow Kyiv to prepare for further fighting, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. He added that Moscow had not yet seen de»»»

US President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, accusing the British state broadcaster of doctoring video of his January 6, 2021 speech to make it appear he incited violence at the US Capitol. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Miami on Monday, claims the B»»»

DOHA: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met separately on Tuesday with Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq HE Mohammed Jaafar Al Sadr; Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia HE Ridwan Hassan, and Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan HE Arman Issagaliyev. The meetings»»»

Early marriages in Roma communities are concentrated in south-central Bulgaria (Plovdiv and Pazardzhik), south-eastern Bulgaria (Sliven and Yambol) and north-eastern Bulgaria, according to a report by the Amalipe Center for Interethnic Dialogue and Tolerance published on the organization's website.»»»

The Kyrgyz team won silver medals in the team competition at the International Enduro Championship, which took place in Chongqing, People’s Republic of China. Team member Bekzat Ooganov told 24.kg news agency. The Kyrgyz delegation participated in the competition through an official invitation sent»»»

MartinelliAs Simbang Gabi begins to draw Filipino worshippers to churches across the UAE, one name continues to resonate strongly within the community: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle. Known for his humility, warmth and ability to connect with ordinary Catholics, the Filipino cardinal remains one of th»»»

US President Donald Trump has repeated his attack on Rob Reiner - after his earlier remarks about the killed Hollywood director, a longtime Trump critic, sparked widespread condemnation. The US president told reporters the director was "very bad for our country", having earlier written on Truth Soc»»»

Doha, Qatar: Organizing Committee of the National Day Celebrations invites residents and citizens to the 2025 National Parade at Doha Corniche on Thursday. In a social media post by the Ministry of Culture, it announced that the parade will be held on Thursday, December 18, with public entrances to»»»

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»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Zapad battlegroup took control of the settlement of Novoplatonovka in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "As a result of active operations, units of the Zapad battlegroup liberated the village of Novoplatonovka in the Kharkov region," the m»»»

Two passenger buses collided in central part of Bishkek, eyewitnesses reported. According to preliminary reports, the road accident occurred in a busy area of ​​the city. There were passengers on both buses at the time of the traffic accident. There were no casualties. At the time of publication, t»»»

By Nasser Al-Khamri KUWAIT, Dec 16 (KUNA) -- Ambassador of Bahrain to Kuwait Salah Al-Malki affirmed on Tuesday the strength of relations between the two brotherly countries witnessed in various fields.Speaking to KUNA, Ambassador Al-Malki expressed joy over the deep-rooted relations linking Kuwait»»»

MUSCAT, Dec 16 (KUNA) -- A delegation from Mubarak Al-Abdullah Joint Command and Staff College (MAJCSC) visited Oman on Tuesday as part of efforts to bolster military and academic cooperation as well as exchange expertise between the two countries.A statement by the General Staff of Kuwait's Armed »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says proposals negotiated with US officials on a peace deal to end his country’s nearly four-year war with Russia could be finalized within days, after which American envoys will present them to the Kremlin before further possible meetings in the United State»»»

Dubai: Mubadala Bio has opened a new high-potency pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi and launched a portfolio of advanced oncology medicines, strengthening local drug production and supply in the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The facility, locate»»»

Dubai: The UAE's net wealth climbed to a record $3.12 trillion in 2024, fueled by strong gains in financial and real assets that outpaced rising liabilities. Financial wealth rose 9.5% from $1.05 trillion to $1.15 trillion, while real assets jumped 10.2% to $2.18 trillion from $1.98 trillion. Liabi»»»

Manila: Australian authorities are intensifying an investigation into a month-long trip to the Philippines taken by the two men accused of carrying out the deadly mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney. A probe is on to determine whether the visit was connected to extremist activity, Australian med»»»

Ukraine has never been “so serious” about striking a peace deal as right now, the Washington Post cites a European diplomat as saying. Overall, "the feeling is that this has to do with the whole scandal on corruption and the whole domestic mess as well,” the source told the publication. Zelensky’s »»»

An exhibition of artistic and applied works created by inmates will take place in Bishkek on December 18 at 10:30 a.m. The press service of the State Penitentiary Service reported. The cultural and social event «Umuttun Kyl Kalemi» aims to showcase the creative potential of people who, while servin»»»

Dubai: DMCC has signed a strategic partnership with cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com to explore the use of blockchain technology in global commodities trade, with a focus on tokenisation, settlement efficiency and digital trade infrastructure. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

In tonight's edition: Some people are 200,000 displaced in DR Congo as the M23 rebels eye the mineral-rich south of the country. Also, ex-Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala is sentenced in France to 30 years in prison over atrocities committed two decades ago during the Second Congo War. And the »»»

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack that killed four Syrian security personnel the day before, the SITE Intelligence Group reported. "The soldiers of the Caliphate attacked a patrol for the apostate Syrian government on the Maaret al-Numan road yesterday with machine gu»»»

U.S. envoy Tom Barrack held talks Monday in Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top Israeli officials. The talks were to focus on preventing escalation in Syria and Lebanon, media reports said prior to the meeting. Informed sources meanwhile told the PSP’s al-Anbaa news portal t»»»

The European Union and Lebanon held Monday in Brussels the ninth meeting of the EU–Lebanon Association Council. The two sides reviewed the state of EU–Lebanon relations and reaffirmed their shared commitment to enhancing the bilateral partnership within the framework of the Association Agreement an»»»

The Romanian Association for Advanced Strategic Research, Nanotechnologies and Quantum Technologies (ARCSANTQ) has relaunched the ARO program, through which the traditional Romanian auto brand will be reborn. The project is led by Eng. Eduard Costache – a member of the Association – and aims to rev»»»

PASOK lawmaker Michalis Katrinis, whose son was arrested early Tuesday morning for driving without a licence, speeding and refusing to stop at a police check, denounced the teenager’s “unjustified and illegal act.” “My younger son was driving without a license. An unjustified and illegal act. The l»»»