The government has authorized Metropolitan EAD to apply a derogation from certain prohibitions under Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 of 31 July 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine. Some of the systems installed on Sofia's metro»»»

“The Europeans are behaving in an extremely irrational manner,” prolific Iranian-American international affairs analyst Mohammad Marandi told Sputnik, commenting on Sunday’s drone attack on Putin’s residence in Novgorod region. Not ruling out that European or British intelligence was involved in th»»»

DAMASCUS, Dec. 30 (SANA) The Ministry of Interior said Tuesday that mistakes by certain individuals cannot be generalized or used as a pretext to justify other violations or abuses, stressing that vandalism and mob-like actions targeting public or private property are categorically rejected. Interi»»»

Abu Dhabi: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Pay10 have officially gone live on Open Finance for retail customers, marking a significant step in the UAE’s Open Finance journey under the Central Bank’s Al Tareq initiative. FAB is among the first banks in the UAE to launch Open Banking services, allowin»»»

Each year, the UAE generates millions of tonnes of waste, yet only a small fraction is ever recycled. Less than five per cent of plastic waste is mechanically recycled, and around two-thirds of aluminium cans still end up in landfill. These figures tell a deeper story. Despite significant investmen»»»

Ministry of Foreign Affairs' spokesperson Lin Jian speaks during a press conference in Beijing, China, 05 February 2025. File ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES/EPA Dec. 29 (Asia Today) -- China's foreign ministry on Monday demanded the United States halt arms sales to Taiwan and warned that U.S. involvement »»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the permanent closure of the Tamam Al Ghandi Vehicle Testing and Registration Centre in Ras Al Khor, effective January 1, 2026. In a statement, the RTA said customers will continue to have full access to vehicle testing and registrati»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Civil Defence Authority has activated a comprehensive safety and emergency plan to safeguard residents and visitors during New Year’s Eve celebrations, with teams deployed across the emirate to ensure rapid response, risk prevention and seamless coordination. Major Mahmoud Al Zarou»»»

Dubai Police have marked Unified GCC Inmates Week 2025 as part of a coordinated initiative across Gulf countries, reaffirming their commitment to rehabilitation and second chances for inmates. Also Read: Dubai Police launches ‘Fit Zone 2025’ to boost inmate health and rehabilitationOrganised by the»»»

EDINBURGH Thousands of people, some dressed as Vikings carrying flaming torches, marched through Scotland’s capital of Edinburgh as a procession kicked off the country’s world-famous New Year celebrations. Around 15,000 participants, led by bagpipers, walked through the city’s historic centre late »»»

Moscow: Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has entered active service in Belarus, Russia’s Defence Ministry said Tuesday, as the US.efforts to broker a deal to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine have entered a pivotal stage. The ministry released a video showing combat vehicles t»»»

The outgoing Cabinet has adopted a decision to exchange criminal records data with the United States as part of measures aimed at enabling visa-free travel for Bulgarian citizens. The Council of Ministers decided to send a diplomatic note to the US Embassy in Sofia to strengthen cooperation in acce»»»

TUNIS, Dec. 30 (TAP) – Maintaining external financial stability and the balance of payments is one of the fundamental pillars of Tunisia’s development action plan for 2026.In an international context marked by volatility and uncertainty,...»»»

Dubai: Eurostar has warned of major disruption as New Year’s Eve travel peaks, advising passengers to postpone their journeys due to severe delays and last-minute cancellations in the Channel Tunnel. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The operator has urged people not to »»»

Doha, Qatar: The January 2026 edition of Qatar Calendar ushers in the new year with a diverse programme of heritage celebrations, international sporting events, live concerts, outdoor festivals and family-friendly experiences. From desert adventures and cultural festivals to world-class competition»»»

Political sources have ruled out the possibility of Israel launching a large-scale war on Lebanon in the foreseeable future, citing the absence of regional and international conditions, the lack of necessary capabilities and resources, the uncertainty of militarily eliminating Hezbollah, and the ri»»»

Ras Al Khaimah Police have completed all security and organisational preparations for the New Year’s Eve celebrations, which are set to begin across the emirate in the coming hours. Also Read: Ras Al Khaimah security: Police unveil 2026 New Year’s Eve planThe Permanent Team for Events and Celebrati»»»

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Dubai Police will roll out a series of festive, educational and entertainment activities for families on New Year’s Eve 2026, in collaboration with strategic partners, as part of efforts to combine celebration with community engagement and public awareness. Events will take place in Naif and along »»»

The government has adopted a new Action Plan in case of acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation. This plan will replace the current one, which had been adopted by a decision of the Council of Ministers on June 9, 2022. The new plan will regulate new acts of unlawful interference, such as »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut chaired on Tuesday the first session of a Council for Family and Demography, which discussed the development of a Draft Strategy for Demographic Development of Serbia for 2026–2036 with projections until 2050. "Macut emphasised that the formation of this Council an»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives for peace talks at U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, hours before more than 90 Ukrainian drones allegedly targeted Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence in the early hours of Monday. Photo courtesy Ukrainian P»»»

Brussels: European stocks remained stable on Tuesday, with little change, after recording a record level in the previous session, as caution prevailed among investors ahead of the year-end. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose by 0.08 percent to reach 589.69 points by 08:14 GMT, maintaining its tr»»»

London, United Kingdom: Eurostar, the operator of the services between Britain and continental Europe, has advised passengers to postpone their journeys on Tuesday to a different date, citing "major disruption" in the Channel Tunnel due to problems with overhead power supply. "Due to a problem with»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) has approved the formation of an executive committee to oversee the expansion of the Healthy Cities programme across the emirate, as part of broader efforts to enhance quality of life and public health outcomes. The decision was taken during the Council’»»»

The UAE has expressed its deep regret regarding the statement issued by the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the serious inaccuracies it contained concerning the UAE’s role in the ongoing events in the Republic of Yemen. The UAE categorically rejects any attempt to involve its name in the tensi»»»

Eurostar has told passengers to postpone their travel plans after power supply problems caused "major disruption" in the Channel Tunnel. Le Shuttle has said services at both terminals in Folkestone and Calais have been temporarily suspended "due to a power supply issue". A number of Eurostar trains»»»

Shares opened mixed in Europe on Tuesday after slipping in Asia as some regional markets wrapped up trading for the year. Crude oil prices edged higher and gold and silver resumed their ascent. U.S. futures were flat. In Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi rang out the final session for 2»»»

Student protests erupted on Tuesday at universities in the capital Tehran and the central city of Isfahan, decrying declining living standards following demonstrations by shopkeepers, local media reported. "Demonstrations took place in Tehran at the universities of Beheshti, Khajeh Nasir, Sharif, A»»»

Tunis, Dec. 30, 2025 (TAP) – Tunisia’s food security by 2070 could rely on four possible scenarios, according to the findings of a major strategic foresight study revealed last Saturday by the Engineering Sciences Council of the Tunisian Order of...»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Tuesday the arrest of Milan Knezevic, one of the most prominent Serb representatives in Montenegro, was causing serious concern. "Political differences must not be a reason to threaten freedom, rights and dignity. The will of the people and the fundamental»»»

2025 was a banner year for BRICS – the group of emerging economies aiming to counterbalance Western-dominated economic and financial institutions and geopolitical hegemony. In the outgoing year, the bloc grew to include Indonesia, the massive, $1.5T Southeast Asian economy in the top ten of countri»»»

Bogotá, Colombia: Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Monday the country's minimum wage would increase by 23.7 percent starting in the new year, its highest raise in 25 years. The increase, coupled with the government's transportation subsidy, would take the monthly minimum wage from 1.6»»»

Tunis, Dec. 30 (TAP) – On the sidelines of the 12th session of the Tunisian-Saudi Joint Commission held in Riyadh on December 28 and 29, 2025, Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafidh, held a series of meetings with senior Saudi officials...»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesWhat are the challenges facing the world economy 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 t»»»

Kyrgyzstan will implement artificial intelligence in tax audits in 2026. Salyk Service State Institution announced. Over the past four years, the agency has digitized all types of tax reports and launched remote payment through the cabinet.salyk.kg platform and Salyk mobile app. In 2025, developers»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber hosted a press conference at its headquarters yesterday to announce the first edition of the International Exhibition on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence technologies (ROBOTECH), which will be held from October 27 - 29, 2026 in Doha, with official support from Qatar C»»»

Syrian authorities imposed an overnight curfew in the coastal city of Latakia on Tuesday after attacks in predominantly Alawite neighborhoods a day prior. Authorities announced a "curfew in Latakia city, effective from 5:00pm (1400 GMT) on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, until 6:00am (0300 GMT) on Wedn»»»

President Donald Trump has stated that US forces destroyed a “big facility” along the shore of Venezuela, marking what appears to be the first known land strike by the US within the country. On Friday, Trump first mentioned the US military action in an interview on WABC radio, saying, “We just knoc»»»

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic said on Tuesday 2025 had been an extremely difficult year for Serbs in the Autonomous Province of Kosovo-Metohija, and noted that Belgrade would never give up on its people and that it would be fighting everywhe»»»

Dubai: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to resume flights between Islamabad and London, marking the end of a six-year hiatus in the route. The national carrier will operate four flights per week, landing passengers at London’s Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, a move aimed at enhancing trave»»»

Kyrgyzstan improved its position in the mobile internet rankings in November. The Speedtest Global Index says. However, the country slightly slipped in the fixed broadband segment. The average download speed reached 51.63 Mbps, upload speed stood at 14.77 Mbps, and average latency was 20 Mbps. Thes»»»

Syrian authorities imposed an overnight curfew in the coastal city of Latakia on Tuesday. Authorities announced a "curfew in Latakia city, effective from 5:00pm (1400 GMT) on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, until 6:00am (0300 GMT) on Wednesday, December 31, 2025".»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a protocol on the dissolution of the Intergovernmental Council on Oil and Gas, signed on September 28, 2012, in Yalta. The relevant resolution was adopted as part of the completion of domestic legal procedures. The document was approved in accorda»»»

Dubai: As the holiday season sets in and travel bookings and online shopping surge, Emirates NBD has issued an alert to its clients, warning of a sharp rise in seasonal scams designed to exploit increased spending during December. The bank in a message to its customers noted that December is one of»»»

French right-wing figure Éric Ciotti has called for a national tribute to honour film legend Brigitte Bardot, prompting objections from political opponents on the left. "France has a duty to honour its Marianne," said Ciotti, referring to the emblem of French liberty whose face Bardot was chosen to»»»

DOHA: Qatar Chamber has announced the first edition of the International Exhibition on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence technologies (ROBOTECH), which will be held from Oct 27-29 of 2026 in Doha, with official support from Qatar Chamber. The press conference was attended by First Vice-Chairman »»»

The handover of Palestinian weapons resumed Tuesday as the Palestine Liberation Organization surrendered a fifth batch of heavy weapons at the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp in the southeastern outskirts of the port city of Sidon. During a visit to Beirut in May, Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas and»»»

The Iranian foreign ministry designated the Royal Canadian Navy a terrorist organization on Tuesday in what it said was retaliation for Canada's 2024 blacklisting of Iran's Revolutionary Guards. In a statement, the ministry said that the move was in reaction to Ottawa declaring the Guards, the ideo»»»

Great white sharks in the Mediterranean Sea are in danger of disappearing, with illegal fishing contributing to their decline. This is according to research by US scientists, working in partnership with UK charity Blue Marine Foundation. They say some of the most threatened species - including grea»»»