Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has renewed calls for the release of Tirana’s mayor, Erion Veliaj, who has been held in pre-trial detention for almost a year. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the end-of-year period, Rama urged justice institutions to allow Mr Veliaj to return to office, arg»»»

Bulgaria’s Armed Forces in 2025: Pay Increases, F-16 Deliveries, and Legislative Updates F-16 Fighter Jets In 2025, Bulgaria saw the first deliveries of the F-16 fighter jets under the initial contract with the United States signed in 2019. By December 18, all eight aircraft had been formally prese»»»

BusinessGermanyGerman company Miele to sell more refurbished appliancesMathilda Jordanova-DudaThe secondhand smartphone market has grown significantly in recent years, but other, bulkier items like washing machines are less frequently refurbished and resold. That could soon be changing. https://p.d»»»

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has strongly denied accusations that the ruling Socialist Party has changed its stance towards the justice system in relation to the so-called “Balluku” case. Speaking at a press conference, Rama said the government and parliamentary majority were not acting as a “d»»»

Bulgargaz has submitted a proposal for the price of natural gas in January, setting it at 60.93 BGN per MWh, which equals 31.15 EUR per MWh, excluding charges for access, transmission, excise duties, and VAT. The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) has already reviewed the report, which w»»»

Doha, Qatar: After the strong public turnout and wide participation seen during last year’s edition, Sealine Season is set to return in 2026 as one of Qatar’s key winter tourism events. Visit Qatar posted on its website that Sealine Season 2026 will open on January 9 and continue until January 30, »»»

King Salman International Airport (KSIA), a PIF company, has commenced construction works on the third runway, marking a strategic step that reflects continued progress in airfield development and enhances the airport’s operational readiness to support long-term growth in air traffic demand. The th»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian government adopted on Tuesday a strategy on management of mineral and other geological resources of the Republic of Serbia until 2040 with projections until 2050, which establishes a comprehensive plan for the development of the mining sector for the next 15 years, with a vis»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian army is the most combat-ready in the world, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said on Tuesday. "Today, it can be said with confidence that the Russian army is the most combat-ready in the world," Belousov said in his New Year's message, adding that the Russian »»»

Tunis, Dec. 30 (TAP) - Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ben Ayed, met on Tuesday at the ministry’s headquarters with new Ambassador of Lebanon to Tunisia, Milad Nammour.The meeting was an...»»»

Sharjah: Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), conducted a final inspection of Nomad, Sharjah’s upcoming eco-luxury hospitality destination in Kalba, ahead of its official opening on December 31. The visit reviewed the desti»»»

The United Nations warned Tuesday that recent actions by Israel against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees risked depriving millions of people of basic services such as education and healthcare. Israel's parliament passed new legislation on Monday formally stripping the United Nations Relief an»»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Call To Earth (@calltoearth_atlantic) Dec. 29 (UPI) -- A British rowing team competing in an Atlantic Ocean endurance challenge stopped to rescue a large sea turtle they found entangled in a discarded net. The members of the Hampshire-based Call to Earth»»»

Abu Dhabi: An Abu Dhabi labour court has ordered a company to pay Dh186,801 to a long-serving employee after ruling that the firm failed to meet its wage and end-of-service obligations, prompting the employee to stop working. In its judgment, the Court of First Instance found that the company had n»»»

As they ease many blockades around the country, farmers’ representatives from across Greece will meet in Malgara, west of Thessaloniki, on Sunday at noon to decide on the future course of their protests over delayed European Union subsidies and other grievances. In the run-up to the New Year, farme»»»

LUSAKA: Zambia has recorded about 14.71 billion U.S. dollars in actualized investments from 2021 to date, the country's investment agency said on Tuesday. Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) said Zambia is currently experiencing one of its highest levels of investor confidence in years, with investors »»»

Cairo: The Arab League has expressed deep concern over what it described as dangerous and rapidly unfolding developments in Yemen, following the Southern Transitional Council's refusal to comply with demands from the Presidential Leadership Council. In a statement on Tuesday, the Secretary-General »»»

Dubai: Beachgoers and residents are advised to stay cautious on Tuesday as strong winds are expected to create rough sea conditions, particularly along the Arabian Gulf. The UAE’s National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued yellow and amber weather alerts due to dusty conditions and turbulent s»»»

The UAE denied shipping weapons to Yemeni separatists on Tuesday after Saudi-led forces said they had bombed arms sent by Abu Dhabi. "The shipment in question did not contain any weapons, and the vehicles unloaded were not intended for any Yemeni party," government spokesperson Afra Al Hameli wrote»»»

The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday the withdrawal of its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia earlier set a 24-hour deadline for their departure. "The Ministry of Defense announces the termination of the remaining counterterrorism teams in Yemen," a statement from the ministry sa»»»

Tunis, Dec. 30 (TAP) - The average temperature recorded across 25 stations during autumn 2025 was higher than the 1991–2020 norm, with an anomaly of +0.5°C. While the season was warmer than the reference average, it remained significantly less...»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Municipality has announced that Wednesday, 31 December, will be the final day to benefit from a 50 per cent discount on the fees for attesting late rental contracts. Also Read: Sharjah rolls out fully digital rental services on Aqari platformIn a statement, the municipality said th»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports: Israeli artillery shelled the outskirts of the town of Rashaya al-Fakhar in southern Lebanon with two round»»»

A passenger looks at an LED board showing delayed flights during the Chinese military live-fire drills around Taiwan, in Taipei, Taiwan, Tuesday. China is conducting live-fire drills in five designated maritime and airspace zones around Taiwan. Photo by Richie B. Tongo/EPA Dec. 30 (UPI) -- China co»»»

2025 marked a pivotal year for Hagag Development Europe, defined by both consolidation and transformation under the leadership of Yitzhak Hagag, co-founder, controlling shareholder, and Chairman of the Board. The company strengthened its position in Romania’s real estate market and took a major ste»»»

Doha: The Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), has announced the release of the 16th issue of Career Guide. This is the first Qatar-based magazine dedicated to career guidance and development. The publication is designed to help students explore their educationa»»»

The days leading up to the Trump-Netanyahu summit witnessed intensive contacts between several Arab and European countries on one side and Washington on the other, resulting in an agreement on broad outlines, which received the support of some members of the White House team, Lebanese-American sour»»»

Astronomy enthusiasts have a spectacular year ahead, with two solar eclipses, two lunar eclipses, notable planetary conjunctions and some of the strongest meteor showers, Mohammad Shawkat Odeh, Director of the Abu Dhabi-based International Astronomical Center, said. Also Read: Last meteor shower of»»»

Damascus, Dec.30 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister, Assad Hassan al‑Shaibani, received on Tuesday Mrs. Nathalie Fustier, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria. Talks during the meeting focused on the latest developments regarding the humanitarian situation in Syria and UN’s efforts to »»»

Abu Dhabi: National service recruits will be permitted to return home to their families on January 7 and 8, 2026, under an approved and coordinated schedule distributed across national service training centres, authorities announced on Tuesday. Also Read: Sharjah Ruler directs recruitment of 1,000 »»»

Raihan Vadra, the son of Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and businessman Robert Vadra, has reportedly exchanged rings with his long-time girlfriend, Aviva Baig, marking a new chapter in their seven-year relationship. The engagement, which has drawn public attention given the Vadra-»»»

Large protests broke out in several towns and cities across Somalia on Tuesday in opposition to Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland. Israel announced on Friday that it viewed Somaliland -- which declared independence in 1991 but has never been recognized by any other country »»»

BELGRADE - National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Governor Jorgovanka Tabakovic said on Tuesday all results achieved in coordination with other economic policymakers in Serbia in the "extremely challenging year of 2025" represented a confirmation of sound macroeconomic policies. "Among the key factors under»»»

The 91-drone attack on the presidential residence in Novgorod region was an extremely dangerous provocation. And one that “could not have been carried out without the participation of European hawks" because "Zelensky would not have dared to plan or carry out such an operation on his own,” military»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed on Tuesday lower by 4.56 points, or 0.04 percent, to reach 10,793.580 points. During the session, a total of 109,690,301 shares were traded, with a value of QAR 320,908,651.085, through 14,299 transactions across all sectors. The session saw the sha»»»

Rome, Italy: Four people were injured and around 100 were stranded atop a mountain in northwest Italy on Tuesday after a cable car accident, authorities said. No one was seriously injured following the incident on the Macugnaga cable car, which travels up to the Moro Pass at 2,800 metres (9,000 fee»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced that the minimum wage for Emirati citizens working in the private sector will be raised to Dh6,000, effective January 1, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen Emiratisation outcomes and improve job stability for nationals. »»»

Sharjah: A total of 1,000 Emirati citizens are set to be recruited into the Sharjah government by 2026, following a directive issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Also Read: UAE jobs 2026: Top 10 Dubai government roles for exp»»»

Dubai: Eurostar - the arterial rail link that connects some of the biggest railway hubs in Europe - has suspended all trains connecting London to Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels on Tuesday after a power supply issue in the Channel tunnel, a spokeswoman confirmed. Sign up for our daily business newsle»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesWhat challenges does the world economy face in 2026?Srinivas MazumdaruFrom trade tensions and high debt burdens to fears of an AI stocks bubble, the global economy will face an array of risks that could dampen growth in the new year. https://p.dw.com/p/55gqlThe OECD says the wo»»»

Australia Federal Police said early indications were that two gunmen alleged to have opened fire at a Jewish gathering on Sydney's Bondi Beach on December 14 did not receive military training from Islamist militants in the southern Philippines as originally feared. File photo by Mick Tsikas/EPA Dec»»»

Octopus Energy is set to spin off its Kraken Technologies arm as a standalone company after a deal to sell a stake in the platform valued it at $8.65bn (£6.4bn). The energy giant, Britain's biggest gas and electricity supplier, has sold a $1bn stake in the AI-based division to a group of investors »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced a temporary closure on part of Wadi Al Banat street at its intersection with Wadi Al Ebb Street. The closure starts from 12midnight on Friday, January 2 until 5am on Sunday, January 4, 2026 to complete asphalt wearing course as part of Al »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday that it has decided to end the remaining presence of its counter-terrorism teams in Yemen, citing recent developments and their potential impact on the safety and effectiveness of ongoing missions, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. Also Re»»»

From New Year's Eve spectacle to historic sporting events to major cultural celebrations, milestones, and influential gatherings, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year in the UAE filled with moments that will capture global attention. The year promises excitement across many fields. Here’s a big»»»

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov has expressed deep concern over reports of an attack on the state residence of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in Novgorod Oblast. The president’s press secretary, Askat Alagozov, reported. According to him, such incidents cause seri»»»

North Bucharest Investments (NBI) CEO Vlad Musteata and his team turned 2025 into a defining year for the company. With over 4,000 active units in its pipeline, NBI expects to continue on an upward trajectory regardless of the complexity of the economic landscape. By Anda Sebesi What were your comp»»»

For Alexandru Manea, CEO & Founder of Monarc Development, CEO & Founder of ANG I Forbes Global Properties, and Owner of Radisson Blu Hotel & Residences Mamaia, 2025 marked a shift from vision to large-scale execution, highlighted by the evolution of Romania’s first global branded-residences project»»»

Balancing growth, quality, and consistency while connecting clinicians to innovation, education, and a people-centered, clinically reliable ecosystem remains the central managerial priority for Arhip Pogurski, the founder and CEO of GURSK, who talked to Business Review about the elements behind the»»»

Dubai: An Indian expat in the UAE, who is a medical intern in Uzbekistan, has received a prestigious award that honoured him as a hero of the country after his swift emergency response saved an Uzbek passenger's life during a mid-flight medical crisis. Anees Mohamed, who was raised and educated in »»»