Seoul: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit China from Sunday to meet counterpart Xi Jinping and deepen cooperation, Seoul and Beijing said. Lee and Xi last met in November on the sidelines of the APEC summit in the South Korean city of Gyeongju. Lee's visit will be the first by a South »»»

Dubai: Rumours about Samsung's next foldable are starting to surface, and they suggest some changes are coming with the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Leaked information from Mirror Pro's YouTube channel and reports from ET News and Demon's Tech point to both design shifts and technical upgrades that could addre»»»

Dubai: Expatriate residents in Kuwait will no longer be permitted to remain outside the country for more than six months, under new restrictions introduced as part of updated residency regulations. The measures were set out in a ministerial decision issued by the Ministry of Interior, local media r»»»

A 45-meter flagpole flying the national flag of the Kyrgyz Republic has been installed at Dostuk checkpoint on the Kyrgyz—Uzbek border. The surrounding area has been landscaped and transformed into a modern recreational zone, the Osh City Hall reported. The project was implemented on the initiative»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) will visit China next week for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Cheong Wa Dae said Tuesday. In this November photo, the two leaders shake hands ahead of their meeting at the APEC summit in Gyeongju. Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung will make a»»»

Hamas on Monday confirmed that its longtime spokesman was killed following an Israeli strike in August in war-torn Gaza, the first time the Palestinian militant group publicly acknowledged the death of one of its more prominent figures. The confirmation comes months after Israel said on Aug. 31 tha»»»

Dubai Municipality has announced that four public beaches will be reserved exclusively for families during the New Year 2026 holiday. The family-only policy will be in effect from December 31, 2025, to January 1, 2026, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for residents and visitors celebrating»»»

Dubai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it had seized five luxury cars, bank lockers, cash worth ₹17 lakh, digital devices, documents and other data linked to Rao Inderjeet Yadav, a wanted criminal now reportedly abroad, and his associates, according to Indian media reports. The seiz»»»

Turkish police detained 357 suspects in a nationwide operation against the ISIS group on Tuesday, the interior minister said, a day after three police officers and six militants were killed in a gunfight in northwest Türkiye. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said authorities carried out raids in 21 »»»

Lebanon plans to purchase natural gas from Egypt, seeking to reduce its reliance on fuel oil for its ageing power plants in a country hamstrung by regular electricity cuts. The electricity sector has cost Lebanon more than $40 billion since the end of its 1975-1990 civil war, and successive governm»»»

A suspect in domestic violence has been detained in Chui region of Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the region reported. It was reported that I.A., 49, filed a complaint with the Tokmok police. She asked to take actions against her son, I.S., 33, stating that»»»

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) visited a factory producing a multiple rocket launcher system, which he described as capable of "annihilating the enemy" through precise and devastating strikes, state media reported Tuesday. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong »»»

The Romanian and CEE startup ecosystems are set to grow in 2026 following two years of structural changes in the way capital was formed and deployed in the region. Going forward, funds will be looking to startups working on AI-driven B2B software, cybersecurity, and dual-use technology, as well as »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan approved the procedure for assessing the conformity of certain vehicles imported from third countries. The document was adopted to implement the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission’s decision No. 45 of May 23, 2025, and regulates the requirements for v»»»

The four nonprofit associations that received donations from SkyTower and its main shareholders are Climb Again Association, Mia’s Children Association, SOS Children’s Villages Association, and Autism Voice Association. These contributions highlight SkyTower’s unwavering dedication to community wel»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has toured a factory making new multiple rocket launchers that could target the South, touting their ability to "annihilate the enemy" in a concentrated attack, state media reported Tuesday. The country is still technically at war with the South and "saturation" stri»»»

In an interview for BTA, psychotherapist Neli Lesser said that young and aware people will adapt more easily to the transition from the lev to the euro, as leaving one's comfort zone leads to fears. Asked why Bulgarians are concerned about the introduction of the euro, Lesser said that the Bulgaria»»»

Damascus, Dec.30 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar met with Minister of Administrative Development Mohammad Hassan al-Skaf on Monday to discuss plans to develop and restructure the Ministry of Economy and Industry in line with current requirements and the economic and »»»

Dubai: Four people were killed and nine others injured after a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus reversed into pedestrians in Mumbai’s Bhandup area late Monday night, Indian media said. The accident occurred around 10pm near Bhandup West railway station, when the bus allegedly l»»»

The French government on Tuesday postponed a ban on plastic throwaway cups by four years to 2030 because of difficulties finding alternatives. The ban was meant to start on January 1. But the ministry for ecological transition said the "technical feasibility of eliminating plastic from cups" follow»»»

President Rumen Radev has issued decrees appointing ambassadors to Colombia, Italy, Portugal and Finland. These were published in Tuesday's edition of the State Gazette. Ivan Iliev Kondov has been appointed Ambassador to Italy, based in Rome. Elena Radkova Shekerletova is the new ambassador to Port»»»

Damascus, Dec.30 (SANA) US President Donald Trump praised the efforts of President Ahmed al-Sharaa in leading Syria, expressing hope that Syria and Israel would reach an understanding in the period ahead. US media quoted Trump as making the remarks during a meeting with the Israeli prime minister i»»»

Ras Al Khaimah Police have issued a public safety advisory urging residents and visitors to exercise caution as strong winds and unstable weather conditions affect the emirate. Authorities advised the public to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, warning that high winds can pose serious risks. Th»»»

Dubai: Dubai will introduce paid parking in International City from February 1, 2026, according to notices displayed across the community. Signboards installed by Parkin state: “Attention: Paid parking tariffs will apply in International City starting from 01 February 2026.” Parking charges will ap»»»

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te on Tuesday expressed "strongest condemnation" as China kicked off a second day of live-fire drills around the self-ruled island. "China is disregarding the international community's expectations for peace and is deliberately undermining regional stability through mil»»»

Content warning: this article includes details about the impact of conflict on children in war zones and descriptions of injuries that some readers may find distressing. The first thing was that Abdelrahman's dad was killed. The family home was struck by an Israeli air strike. The boy's mum, Asma a»»»

DOHA: QNB Private Banking continues to strengthen its position as a leading wealth management institution in Qatar and the wider region, following its recognition in 2025 by respected financial publications, including Global Finance and MEED. During the year, QNB was named Best Private Bank in Qata»»»

DOHA: Qatari Diar Egypt, announced the award of one of the main construction packages for the CityGate New Cairo project to Concrete Plus, one of Egypt’s leading construction and engineering companies. This award comes as part of Qatari Diar’s strategy to accelerate construction progress on one of »»»

Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla on Tuesday over what it described as a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates. The kingdom later directly linked the UAE to the separatists' recent advances in Yemen and warned Abu Dhabi its action»»»

Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla on Tuesday over what it described as a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates. The kingdom later directly linked the UAE to the separatists' recent advances in Yemen and warned Abu Dhabi its action»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran of fresh strikes and said Hamas would have "hell to pay" if it fails to disarm in Gaza, as he presented a united front with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. Speaking at a news conference with Netanyahu in Florida, Trump threatened to "erad»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit China from January 4 to 7 and meet Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, the Blue House said on Tuesday, aiming to keep up ‌momentum to ‌restore ties, Reuters said. Making ‌his ⁠first visit ‌to China since he took office in June, Lee will also discuss plans»»»

Facebook owner Meta has agreed to acquire Manus, an artificial intelligence agent created by a company founded in China but now based in Singapore, the two firms said. However, analysts warned the deal could fall foul of regulators at a time of fierce technological rivalry between Washington and Be»»»

Tunis, Dec. 30 (TAP) – The weather, on Tuesday, will be at times heavily cloudy, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds will blow from the west. They will be relatively strong along the coasts and weak to...»»»

On Dec. 30, 2020, Becky Hammon of the San Antonio Spurs made history as the first woman to coach an NBA regular season game when she filled in for Greg Popovich after he was ejected during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers. 1 of 5 | San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon (C) coaches on »»»

DOHA: The construction sector in Qatar is experiencing growing momentum, supported by an increase in building permits during 2025. The first nine months of this year registered 7,138 building permits compared to 6,279 during the same period in 2024. This represents a 13.7 percent year-on-year incre»»»

Dubai: As the UAE prepares to ring in the New Year, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a detailed forecast for the final day of 2025. Residents planning outdoor celebrations can expect a fair to partly cloudy day, though the atmosphere will be characterised by a noticeable "winter »»»

The United States hit and destroyed a docking area for alleged Venezuela drug boats, President Donald Trump said Monday, in what could amount to the first land strike of the military campaign against trafficking from Latin America. The US leader's confirmation of the incident comes as he ramps up a»»»

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has launched a review into what she calls "serious information failures" in the case of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El Fattah. In a letter to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, Cooper said she, Sir Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy "were al»»»

Fireworks will be permitted in Bulgaria only within a limited time window, from 6:00 p.m. on December 31 until 2:00 a.m. on January 1, authorities have confirmed. During the recent holiday period, the Sofia Fire Safety and Population Protection Directorate handled 22 emergency reports, most of them»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Directorate of Natural Reserves, has apprehended 15 individuals for carrying out illegal fishing activities within the Al Zakhira Reserve. The violations were detected during intensive field and monitoring patrols conducted by»»»

Dubai: From nostalgia-fuelled sequels to bold reboots and emotionally charged dramas, 2025 proved that cinema is far from predictable. Hollywood leaned heavily into legacy franchises and visual spectacle, whilst Bollywood balanced heart, history and reinvention. Whether you watched them for the thr»»»

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DOHA: Hamad Ahmed Al-Hammadi has been elected President of the Qatar Table Tennis Association (QTTA) by acclamation for the 2025-2028 term, ushering in a new chapter for the federation. The decision was taken during the General Assembly meeting chaired by Khalil Al-Mohannadi, the outgoing President»»»

A Dubai civil court has ordered a private hospital and four of its doctors to pay Dh2 million in compensation to the husband and two children of a Gulf woman who died during childbirth, after finding they committed a gross medical error that led directly to her death. The ruling follows a final cri»»»

On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Ukraine had launched an attack on the Russian presidential residence in the Novgorod Region. Following the attack on Putin's residence carried out by Ukraine, global leaders have condemned the Ukrainian assault.PakistanPakistan believes th»»»

DOHA: Rafa Mujica scored his second hat-trick in as many games as defending champions Al Sadd blanked Al Shamal 3-0 to claim crucial Qatar Stars League points at Al Shamal Sports Club. Six days after steering the Wolves to a 4-2 comeback win over Shabab Al Ahli in the AFC Champions League Elite mat»»»

Doha: Indian Grand Master Arjun Erigaisi produced one of the standout moments of the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship 2025 in Doha yesterday, defeating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen to climb to the top of the standings. In yesterday’s ninth game, Erigaisi outplayed the Norwegian eight-time World Bl»»»