Doha, Qatar: Jordan secured their place in the knockout stage of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 with a convincing 3-1 victory over Kuwait in their Group C clash yesterday. The win took Jamal Sellami’s side to six points, ensuring a top-two finish in the group regardless of the results of the remaining fixt»»»

Doha, Qatar: August George showcased grit and a sharp finishing kick to capture the Al Uqda 2YO Cup, the finale of an eight-race card at Al Uqda Racecourse yesterday. August George, in the colours of Sheikh Mohammed Salman Al Thani, secured his second win in four career starts, having finished runn»»»

Dubai: The United States intends to widen its travel ban to cover more than 30 countries, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said, signalling a significant expansion of one of the Trump administration’s most sweeping immigration measures. Speaking on Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle, Noem decli»»»

Moscow hammered Ukraine's energy infrastructure with a massive drone and missile barrage overnight into Saturday as US officials continued to hold talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Florida on ending the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a "substantive phone call" with the U»»»

China and Russia held their third round of joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory in early December, China's defense ministry said late on Saturday. The exercises were not targeted at any third party or in response to any current international situations, according to a post on the ministry»»»

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Saturday that the second phase of US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan in Gaza demands Israel’s withdrawal from the enclave and for Hamas and other armed groups to turn over their weapons to his Palestinian Authority. Speaking during a telephone cal»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz flew into Israel Saturday for his first visit since taking office, and reaffirmed Berlin’s support after traditionally solid ties between the countries were shaken by the Gaza war. Merz landed at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport just before 8:00 pm (1800 GMT) and was m»»»

Doha, Qatar: Marwan Hamdy scored a late equaliser as Egypt secured a crucial 1-1 draw against the United Arab Emirates in their FIFA Arab Cup Group C match at Lusail Stadium yesterday. Substitute Caio Lucas had given UAE the lead in the 60th minute, but Hamdy’s header five minutes from time boosted»»»

Doha, Qatar: Iraq left it late to beat Sudan 2-0 in their Group D tie to advance to the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 knockout stage yesterday. Iraq - with two wins - are assured of a top two finish and face Algeria on Tuesday while Sudan - on one point - face Bahrain. Iraq, who edged Bahrain 2-1 in the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) hosted the 1st Conference of the Qatar Representative Committee in Doha - a distinguished platform for advancing women’s health, sharing knowledge, and shaping the future of obstetrics and gynaecology in Qatar. Hosted by Al-A»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Bani Yas Police Station of the External Regions Police Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police conducted a specialized awareness workshop at Al Raha Workers’ Village in the Al Mafraq area, focusing on modern cyber fraud methods. The workshop was held as part of the media awareness campaign “»»»

A drone attack by the Sudanese paramilitary forces hit a kindergarten in south-central Sudan, killing 50 people, including 33 children, a doctors’ group said. Paramedics on the scene in the town of Kalogi in South Kordofan state were targeted in “a second unexpected attack," Sudan Doctors’ Network »»»

Donald Trump's National Security Strategy (NSS) sketches a future in which the US is “ready to throw the current political leadership in Ukraine under the bus, much as several NATO countries and EU leadership expect,” believes retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski. The US signals in the d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar take on Switzerland in their opening fixture in the FIFA World Cup 2026 at 15:00 (EST) on June 13 at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium FIFA yesterday released the official fixtures of the first-ever 48-team World Cup being played all across North America meant that world footbal»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar find themselves in a precarious position in their bid to reach the FIFA Arab Cup quarter-finals as they meet Tunisia in their final Group A match tonight, with coach Julen Lopetegui (pictured) urging full focus ahead of the crucial clash at Al Bayt Stadium tonight. With only one »»»

Doha, Qatar: Two Qatar-based stars stole the spotlight as holders Algeria thrashed Bahrain 5-1 in their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Group D clash, with Redouane Berkane (24th and 48th minutes) and Adil Boulbina (30th and 80th) each scoring twice at Khalifa International Stadium yesterday. Mahdi Abdulj»»»

Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Anti-Narcotics Authority, inaugurated the “Wonderland” amusement park in the Al Wathba area, accompanied by Humaid bin Saeed Al Neyadi, Director of the Office of the Chairman of the Presidential Court and Vice Chairman of the Hig»»»

Damascus, Dec 7. (SANA) The Syria International Oil, Gas and Energy Exhibition (SOG) concluded Saturday evening at the Damascus Fairgrounds. The event was organized by Nizam Exhibitions and Conferences in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and the Syrian Petroleum Company. Ali Nizam, Director »»»

Hong Kong began voting on Sunday to choose new lawmakers under Beijing's "patriots only" rules, though government efforts to drive turnout have been overshadowed by the city's deadliest fire in decades. Beijing revamped Hong Kong's electoral system in 2021 following the city's huge and sometimes vi»»»

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranked fifth globally and first in the Arab world in artificial intelligence sector growth, according to the Global AI Index, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. This marks a national achievement that builds on the Kingdom’s steady progress in artificial intellige»»»

Türkiye's foreign minister said the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are signaling "no intention" of honoring their deal to integrate into Syrian state structures and are instead trying to circumvent it. Hakan Fidan said in an interview with Reuters on the sidelines of the Doha Forum that»»»

Doha, Qatar: South Africa’s Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Zane Dangor, has underscored the urgent need for global accountability and equitable diplomacy, describing this year’s Doha Forum as a timely platform centred on justice amid escalatin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The World Food Programme (WFP) took part in this year’s Doha Forum, using the global policy platform to draw attention to rapidly worsening food insecurity and to push for greater humanitarian support. In an interview with The Peninsula, Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director and Chief O»»»

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani’s November visit to China marks the first visit by a senior Syrian official since former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was ousted from power. Long overdue, the visit is seen by many as a turning point in China-Syria relations. China—once Assad’s staunch »»»

On 23 November 2025, an Israeli F-15 launched GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs at Hezbollah's military commander in Beirut. The strike killed its target, Hezbollah’s military chief, Haytham Ali Tabatabai, but one bomb failed to detonate. Within days, Washington urgently requested that Lebanon return the»»»

Washington: The draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026, conducted on December 5, placed the Arab national teams in relatively balanced groups for the finals, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19 next year. Group J brings together Algeria and Jordan»»»

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi meeting yesterday with Minister of foreign Affairs of Uruguay H E Mario Lubetkin (pictured) on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2025. He also met Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Panama H E Carlos Hoyos. Al Muraikhi also»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a landmark panel discussion titled “Humanity’s Next Chapter: Innovation and Impact from the Global South,” three of the world’s most influential figures — H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, Bill Gates, and Aliko Dangote – urged the Global South to seize control of its own n»»»

Dubai: A Romanian motorist miraculously survived after his speeding Mercedes-Benz was launched into the air by a roundabout kerb, soaring over a bus and two stationary cars before crashing just metres from a petrol station in the northwestern city of Oradea on 3 December, according to Euro Weekly N»»»

Doha: Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met yesterday with a delegation from Finland, headed by Ambassador-at-Large for the Middle East and Gulf Unit at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland, H E Harri Kamarainen. The meeting reviewed bila»»»

Doha: Lebanon’s Minister of Information H E Dr. Paul Morcos praised the valuable initiatives that Qatar consistently launches across various fields, noting that all eyes remain fixed on Doha as it works to achieve the desired stability in the region, enhance regional cooperation, and strengthen inv»»»

Doha: The Doha Forum 2025 in cooperation with the International Media Office, held a panel discussion yesterday titled “The Power of Media and the Search for Truth.” The session featured CEO and Co-founder of the Tucker Carlson Network, Neil Patel; journalist, co-host of the political show ‘The Res»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has called for a deeper and more structured partnership between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union (EU) in the fields of mediation, conflict resolution, and energy security. Speaking at the Doha Forum 2025 yesterday, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Offici»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh H E Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani affirmed that Qatar is committed to the stability of the region, seeing it as an essential component of its own national security. He cautioned, however, that Qatar does not aspire to»»»

After a decade of debilitating neck pain that left her mobility restricted, her sleep deteriorated and daily life a struggle, 48-year-old Indian expat Nisha Dennis has finally reclaimed her life, thanks to a complex and unique spine revision surgery. Also Read: Meet the UAE doctor battling Salman K»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sri Lanka’s Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning H E Anil Jayantha Fernando lauded Qatar’s humanitarian response to the devastating cyclone that struck Sri Lanka recently, describing it as “a gesture that goes far beyond its monetary value.” In an exclusive in»»»

Doha, Qatar: The participants of a high-level session, ‘Mediation in a time of fragmentation,’ lauded Qatar’s mediation efforts for the resolution of conflicts in the region and beyond. The session was attended by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bi»»»

High-ranking ICC official Nicolas Herrera secretly financed the sanctioned UPC armed group in the Central African Republic (CAR), according to court materials obtained by Sputnik. The International Criminal Court (ICC) is under fire for allegedly recruiting Central African Republic (CAR) guerrillas»»»

The death toll in Indonesia from recent flooding has passed 900, with hundreds still missing. More than 100,000 homes were destroyed when a rare and powerful cyclone formed over the Malaca Strait last week, bringing torrential rain and landslides to parts of the South East Asian country. Efforts to»»»

Dubai: The Al-Shuqaiq Center beach in Al Darb Governorate, Jazan Region, has experienced a notable increase in weekend visitor numbers, drawing both locals and regional tourists amid the mild winter weather. The Red Sea coastal destination is fast becoming one of the Jazan Region’s principal winter»»»

A new Emirati humanitarian aid convoy, the 257th under Operation “Gallant Knight 3”, has entered the Gaza Strip carrying shelter supplies and winter clothing to enhance protection for affected families amid harsh cold weather conditions. The convoy consists of 15 trucks loaded with approximately 30»»»

Dubai: The National Center of Meteorology said Sunday that weather across the UAE is expected to remain fair to partly cloudy, with low clouds forming over the islands and parts of the western region. Light rain may occur in isolated areas as humidity increases overnight and into early Monday, part»»»

Mumbai, India: At least 23 people were killed in a fire at a popular nightclub in the west Indian state of Goa, chief minister Pramod Sawant and other officials said early Sunday. Several tourists were among the dead in the blaze, which broke out at about midnight at a club in Arpora in North Goa d»»»

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin was on a high profile visit to New Delhi last week and the timing could not have been more interesting. This was Putin’s first visit to India since the Russian attack of Ukraine in 2022. India is in the middle of tense negotiations with the Trump administration for»»»

Tunis, Dec. 7 (TAP) - The National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) approved the 2026 Finance Bill in its entirety during a plenary session that had been ongoing since Friday afternoon, with 64 deputies voting in favor, two abstaining, and...»»»

A memorial of flowers and American flags is seen outside the Farragut West Metro Station in Washington on Monday, where Adam Wolfe and Sarah Beckstrom were ambushed while patrolling the capital. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 6 (UPI) -- West Virginia National Guardsman Adam Wolfe is »»»

Last year, more than 18,000 older people living with dementia left their homes and wandered off in Japan. Almost 500 were later found dead. Police say such cases have doubled since 2012, underscoring a growing strain on the world's oldest society. The crisis is further compounded by a shrinking wor»»»

Dubai: Premium homes in Mumbai are now priced at levels comparable with parts of New York’s Lower Manhattan, with luxury apartments in Worli touching as high as ₹100,000 ($1,109) per sq ft. The surge reflects how sharply the city’s high-end housing market has accelerated this year, powered almost e»»»

Hongkongers are voting in an election seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire that angered some in the city. The government has mounted a huge campaign to encourage Hongkongers to choose members of the Legislative Council (LegCo). All of the candidates have been vetted to ensure »»»

"He's officially the top dog, isn't he," former Man City defender Micah Richards asks Alan Shearer. "Well, he's a top dog in 2025 - absolutely, yeah," Shearer replies coyly, before the pair and Gary Lineker erupt into fits of giggles. The three ex-footballers are talking about how Man City's Erling»»»