LONDON — Oil prices surged on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of "sanctioned" oil tankers heading to and leaving Venezuela.Both Brent and WTI contracts jumped more than two per cent before paring gains."The big news is the oil-price rally after President Donald Trump an»»»

QNA Doha The State of Qatar highlighted the National Strategy to Promote Integrity, Transparency and Corruption Prevention 2025–2030, at a side event held as part of the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (COSP11). The session was chaired by»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Debates has released a new episode of its global town hall series, ‘National Identity and the Modern State’, filmed at Bradford Literature Festival (BLF). The event brought together students from Qatar, the UK and beyond alongside leading thinkers to explore how natio»»»

Police have arrested two people "for racially aggravated public order offences" after they allegedly "shouted slogans involving calls for intifada" at a pro-Palestinian protest in central London. Five people in total were arrested, including one for obstructing the arrests of people shouting slogan»»»

Heavy rains over the past week have compounded the already dire living conditions of the hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, UN agencies say. Unicef spokesman Jonathan Crickx told the BBC that the weather overnight had been "horrendous", with the rain so intense that »»»

A college on Alexandras avenue in central Athens was evacuated after a man left a threatening note warning of a bomb. At the time, an event focusing on artificial intelligence was taking place at the college and was attended by a large crowd. Among the guests were government officials, including La»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar highlighted the National Strategy to Promote Integrity, Transparency and Corruption Prevention 2025–2030, at a side event held as part of the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (COSP11). The session was chaired by Pu»»»

Gaza: The UAE’s humanitarian Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 continues to implement urgent relief interventions in the Gaza Strip in response to the crisis caused by a winter storm and severe cold, which have exacerbated the suffering of displaced families. Field teams have moved swiftly to deliver a»»»

DOHA:The 2025 National Day events continued on Wednesday at Darb Al Saai in the Umm Salal area, under the slogan 'With you it rises and from you it awaits', organized by the Ministry of Culture, from December 10 to 20. Darb Al Saai witnessed a large public turnout from citizens and residents, who c»»»

A woman shows coca leaves during an event for the National Day of Acullico (chewing of the plant) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, in January. Then-Bolivian President Luis Arce said his countrymen have shown the world that the coca leaf 'is not cocaine, File Photo by Juan Carlos Torrejon/EPA Dec. 17 (UPI) -»»»

The second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement is expected to begin in January, likely in the first or second week, according to Bishara Bahbah, head of the Arab Americans for Peace Committee and a mediator closely aligned with the US administration on the Gaza file. Bahbah told Asharq Al-Awsat o»»»

Ray Dalio and his wife, Barbara, joined Michael and Susan Dell in backing so-called Trump accounts for children of low-income families. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 17 (UPI) -- Ray Dalio and his wife, Barbara, are funding new investment accounts for children called Trump accounts. »»»

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, took to Instagram to caution people just as the Emirates prepares for a few rainy days. In Insta reels on Wednesday, he zoomed in on r»»»

Oil prices surged on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of "sanctioned" oil tankers heading to and leaving Venezuela. Both Brent and WTI contracts jumped more than two percent before paring gains. "The big news is the oil-price rally after President Donald Trump announced »»»

The Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) returns to Tripoli for its fourth edition, taking place from 24–26 January 2026 under the official endorsement of the Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Oil & Gas, National Oil Corporation (NOC), and the Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAOL). T»»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality issued crucial safety guidelines on Wednesday to help residents protect themselves and their properties as weather conditions shift and the UAE is bracing for rains and strong winds. The civic body shared preventive measures designed to help people navigate rainfall and st»»»

A beloved South African radio and club DJ, Warrick Stock, known to fans as DJ Warras, was shot dead in Johannesburg on Tuesday afternoon, according to a report on BBC. Police said Stock, 40, was approached by three suspects in the city centre, one of whom opened fire before fleeing on foot. The mot»»»

Germany has taken note of US President Donald Trump's order to blockade sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela and warned against any steps that would jeopardize peace and security in the region, said a foreign ministry spokesperson, Reuters reported. "The German government has an in»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) announced the listing of Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) Sukuk on the Sukuk and Debt Instruments Market, marking a landmark milestone as the first Islamic Sukuk to be listed in the Exchange’s history. This achievement reflects the continued developmen»»»

Doha, Qatar: With the Qatar National Day holidays just around the corner, the country is gearing up for a long weekend of celebration. Here are some must-visit venues where you can fully enjoy the Qatar National Day festivities. Doha CornicheThe National Day Parade will kick off on December 18, 202»»»

Doha, Qatar: On this week’s Things To Do This Weekend, a selection of events taking place across Doha this weekend was highlighted, as residents and citizens enjoy a splendid long weekend marked by the Qatar National Day holiday on December 18. Qatar comes alive with cultural festivities, family-fr»»»

Brigadier Ali Khalfan Al Mansouri, Director of the General Department of Community Happiness at Dubai Police, chaired a key coordination meeting of the Joint Media Team for Dubai’s New Year 2026 celebrations. The session brought together representatives from government, semi-government, and private»»»

Dubai: When the name Dileep hits the headlines in Kerala today, it rarely comes without controversy. The actor, once celebrated for his charm and box-office draw, is now the center of a moral and cultural debate that spans the Malayali diaspora. His upcoming film Bha Bha Ba, released after his rece»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has emphasized the importance of ensuring that all celebrations reflect the authentic values of Qatari society and present a civilized image of the State of Qatar, on the occasion of the National Day of the State. The event embodies the values of loyalty and na»»»

BRUSSELS - EU member states have postponed the opening of Cluster 3 (Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth) in Serbia's EU accession talks. In conclusions on enlargement, the Presidency of the Council of the EU said the Council would "revert to the issue of the opening of Cluster 3 in line with the »»»

Dubai: Residents and travellers in the UAE are experiencing atmospheric instability as the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts a mix of heavy rainfall ,duststorms, and shifting winds. A significant shift in the UAE's weather pattern is currently underway as a deep low-pressure system mov»»»

Deir Al Balah: Palestinians in Gaza struggled to recover Tuesday from torrential rains that battered the enclave for days, flooding camps for the displaced, collapsing buildings already badly damaged in the two-year war and leaving at least 12 dead, including a two-week-old baby. The downpour, whic»»»

Skopje, 15 December 2025 (MIA) - Wizz Air is set to launch the Skopje-Prague flight at the Skopje International Airport on Monday. Deputy PM and Transport Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski announced the flight over the summer, alongside the airline's other destinations that were set to launch by the en»»»

A ceremonial flag raising ceremony took place in Batken. The flag was raised on a 35-meter-tall flagpole, accompanied by a military orchestra, the City Hall reported. The event was attended by Aibek Shamenov, Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to Batken region, Seitek Kulubaev, Mayor of Batken, gov»»»

Doha, Qatar: With the Qatar National Day holidays just around the corner, the country is gearing up for a long weekend of celebration. Here are some must-visit venues where you can fully enjoy the Qatar National Day festivities. Doha Corniche The National Day Parade will kick off on December 18, 20»»»

US President Donald Trump's administration has warned that it could impose fees or restrictions on European service providers, escalating a transatlantic dispute over what Washington describes as discriminatory EU actions targeting US companies. President Donald Trump’s administration warned on Tue»»»

The Saeed Juma Al Naboodah Group, the distributor for Great Wall Motor in the UAE, and GWM marked the UAE debut of the all-new TANK 700 with an unforgettable showcase, lighting up the Burj Khalifa as the flagship SUV was simultaneously revealed at the luxurious Armani Hotel, Dubai. This move marks »»»

E-commerce in Romania continued its upward trend in 2025, reinforcing its increasingly important role in the digital economy. According to data published by the National Institute of Statistics, 74.3% of people aged between 16 and 74 who used the internet in the past 12 months ordered or purchased »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, previously knew nothing about Russia, but had the best qualities to be a negotiator to resolve the Ukraine conflict. "Steve's a great dealmaker. But I noticed one thing about him. He had the greatest personalit»»»

Australian police charged Naveed Akram with 59 offences, including terrorism, after he allegedly opened fire at a Jewish event on Sydney’s Bondi Beach.  Police in Australia said on Wednesday they had charged Naveed Akram, who allegedly opened fire on a Jewish event on Sydney's Bondi Beach, wit»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Doha Institute for Graduate Studies celebrated Qatar National Day, which falls annually on 18 December. The celebration witnessed broad participation from the Institute’s academic, administrative, and student communities. Organised by the Communications and Public Relations Department »»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar has been announced as a strategic partner for Tattoo Doha 2025, the international military music and marching festival currently taking place until December 20 at Katara Open Theater in Katara Cultural Village. Tattoo Doha 2025 brings together military bands and performe»»»

Thae Yong-ho, former North Korea's deputy ambassador to Britain, speaks during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, 19 February 2019. Thae defected with his family to South Korea in August 2016. File Photo by JEON HEON-KYUN /EPA Dec. 16 (Asia Today) -- The World North Korean Diaspora Council, »»»

The escalating tension between the US and Venezuela has led to the biggest military build-up in the Caribbean since the end of the Cold War. The last time so many US warships and troops were sent to the region was in 1989, when Washington removed Panama's President Manuel Noriega – whom it accused »»»

A man who allegedly opened fire on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's famed Bondi Beach has been charged with 59 offences, including murder and terrorism, police said on Wednesday. The alleged father-and-son perpetrators opened fire on the celebration at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach on Sunday,»»»

One of the two men suspected of carrying out a mass shooting at Bondi Beach was originally from southern India but had "limited contact" with his family there, police sources have said. Sajid Akram, 50, who died at the scene in Sydney on Sunday, was originally from the city of Hyderabad, a police o»»»

The first of the funerals for victims of the Bondi Beach shooting has taken place in Sydney, with thousands gathering to mourn Rabbi Eli Schlanger. He was among 15 people killed when two gunmen opened fire on a festival marking the first day of Hanukkah. Australia's prime minister said that the att»»»

Naveed Akram, the surviving suspect in Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, has been charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder and one of committing a terrorist act, according to the New South Wales Police. The other gunman, his father Sajid Akram, 50, was killed in an exc»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library hosted a cultural seminar titled “The Arab Book in General and the Qatari Book in Particular: A Foresight Reading,” organised in cooperation with the Arab Book Award. The seminar brought together a distinguished group of intellectuals and cultural figures. The ev»»»

Family members of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who was at the Chanukah by the Sea event when Schlanger was killed during a mass shooting at Bondi, lean over his casket during a funeral at Chabad of Bondi in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Photo by Kate Geraghty/EPA Dec. 17 (UPI) -- Auth»»»

Dubai: The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a yellow dust alert for Wednesday morning, covering key areas of the UAE and warning residents to take precautions. The alert highlights the risk of blowing dust and significantly reduced visibility, which the NCM forecasts may drop to less»»»

Ruijie Networks, a leading global provider of ICT infrastructure and network solutions, hosted the Ruijie Reyee MEA Partner Connect 2025 on December 11, 2025, in Dubai. The event attracted 150 participants, bringing together Ruijie Reyee’s key partners across the Middle East and Africa (MEA)—includ»»»

The final two F-16 Block 70 fighter jets included in Bulgaria’s first contract with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics arrived in the country on December 16, completing the initial delivery phase. Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov and Chief of Defense Admiral Emil Eftimov welcomed the aircraft upon landin»»»

Citizens browse the Christmas market during the 2nd Nowon Christmas Festival along the Gyeongchun Line Gongneung Forest Path in Nowon-gu, Seoul, on Dec. 14. The district hosted the market to help boost the local economy, featuring a large Christmas tree, a lighting ceremony, performances and a “Sur»»»