Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan al-Khatib and Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania al-Mashat on Saturday received the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission in several separate meetings as part of the fifth and sixth reviews for the join»»»

By Fawaz Karami KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) said Sunday that the consumer price index (inflation) went up 2.39 percent on an annual basis in August, while it inched up 0.07 percent compared with July.The annual increase was mainly driven by higher prices for ke»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabai on Sunday received the winners of the 2025 Hamdan bin Rashid Award for Distinguished Educational Performance at the GCC level: teacher Huda Awadh Al-Mutairi (Outstanding Teacher category) and student Hessa Barak Al-Kakak (Outstanding S»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- The United Arab Emirates and Secretary General of the International Federation for Falconry Sports and Racing Rashed bin Markhan commended Kuwait's outstanding organization of the first UAE World Falcon Racing Cup, saying the high professionalism shown made this heritage spo»»»

Cotonou, Benin: Benin's government on Sunday said that it had thwarted an attempted coup, after a group of soldiers announced on state television that they had ousted President Patrice Talon. West Africa has experienced a number of coups in recent years, including in Benin's northern neighbours Nig»»»

London: UK armed police arrested a man on Sunday for suspected assault after 21 people needed medical treatment following an incident involving "a form of pepper spray" at a Heathrow Airport car park. London's Metropolitan Police said the incident at Terminal 3's multi-storey car park was sparked b»»»

US-based tech billionaire Elon Musk has called for the dissolution of the European Union after the bloc fined his social media platform X. On Friday, the European Commission fined X €120 million ($163 million) for “breaching its transparency obligations” under the 2022 Digital Services Act, which s»»»

In several Central Bank of Libya (CBL) circulars dated 3 and 4 December directed to banks, fuel distribution companies, the bakeries’ union, the CBL has instructed the recipients to either introduce a new method of e-payment or start using e-payments. The CBL also urged the Municipal Guards to take»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi held talks in Doha on Sunday with HE Ian Borg, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of the Republic of Malta, as the two countries explored ways to deepen cooperation in the energy sect»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade HE Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed held talks here on Sunday with HE Mehmet Simsek, Minister of Treasury and Finance of the Republic of Turkiye, on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2025, as the two countries explored ways to deepen their economic partn»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Sunday with a delegation from The Elders, on the sidelines of the 23rd Doha Forum 2025. The delegation included HE Mary Robinson and Prince Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, both prominent»»»

Damascus, Dec. 7 (SANA) Since December 8, 2024, Damascus has emerged from years of isolation and conflict, shedding the weight of war and authoritarian rule. Liberation has transformed the city into a hub of diplomatic activity, welcoming dozens of Arab and international delegations and signaling S»»»

For more than two decades in public service, I have believed that leadership is ultimately measured by one question: Did we expand opportunity for people who had limited access to it before? Whether building essential infrastructure, advancing institutional reforms, promoting social inclusion or br»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday met with Dr. Patrick Herminie, President of Seychelles, who is visiting the UAE to attend the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final round of the 2025 Formula One World Championship. Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Presi»»»

Saudi Arabia is on track for the deployment of its luxury train service, named aptly Dream of the Desert, in 2026. You can now book your suite for next year and expect a luxury retreat on wheels. Here's a look at 5 things you need to know about the luxe new offering and the five itineraries you can»»»

The largest anti-fascist demonstrations Croatia has seen in years have highlighted a widening rift between the country’s political left and right, as disputes over the wartime legacy of the Ustasha regime intensify. Thousands of people marched through central Zagreb on November 30, rallying against»»»

Russia's central bank will remove restrictions on foreign currency transfers abroad for Russian citizens and residents of “friendly countries” from December 8. Russia classifies countries as "friendly" or "unfriendly" based on whether they have imposed sanctions. Western nations including the Unite»»»

Doha, Dec. 7 (SANA) Syria’s progress and challenges were the focus of a dialogue session at the Doha Forum, where key international and Syrian officials discussed the country’s path toward stability, recovery, and regional cooperation. Syria’s Foreign Minister and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaiba»»»

CAIRO, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- The Arab League urged the international community on Sunday to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and ensure it can continue its work, calling for an international investigation into the killing of 380 UNRWA staff in Gaza.This st»»»

A protective shield covering the Chernobyl nuclear reactor in Ukraine can no longer provide its main containment function following a drone strike earlier this year, according to a UN watchdog. Inspectors found that the massive structure, built over the site of the 1986 nuclear disaster, had lost i»»»

The parents of a 2-year-old boy who was fatally mauled Saturday by the family’s recently adopted dog on Zakynthos have been arrested on negligent homicide charges and were later released by order of a prosecutor. The attack occurred when the child was alone at a space of the family home. The dog, a»»»

Authorities have revised the death toll from a migrant boat capsizing off southeastern Crete on Saturday, confirming that 17 migrants have died, down from an initial report of 18. The dinghy was spotted 36 nautical miles off Ierapetra by a Turkish-flagged cargo ship, triggering a rescue operation. »»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met on Sunday with Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa at Zabeel Palace, where the two leaders discussed plans to expand cooperation across key sectors and strengthen long-term t»»»

Deputy Chair of the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA Tourism (BUBSPA), Zhivko Ivanov, said that for him, Plovdiv Airport serves as the gateway to Pamporovo. Ivanov was speaking during the BG TOURISM – WINTER 2025/2026 forum held in Pamporovo on Saturday. The forum was organized by BTA in partn»»»

CAIRO, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Egypt's Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Dr. Hani Sewilam affirmed Sunday that challenges facing the Nile Basin cannot be resolved through unilateral measures but through genuine cooperation and sustainable management of shared resources in line with international l»»»

India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued a second show-cause notice to IndiGo, addressing the airline’s accountable manager a day after serving a similar notice on CEO Pieter Elbers, as widespread cancellations and delays continued to disrupt air trav»»»

Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau have gone Instagram official after the singer posted a string of photographs and videos of their trip to Japan. In one picture, Perry and Trudeau are seen smiling for a selfie, with their faces touching. In another video, the pair are seen»»»

Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance bloc at Lebanese Parliament MP Hussein Jishi lashed out at the United States over its green light to the Israeli enemy to continue its attacks on Lebanon. In a memorial service on Sunday, MP Jishi said the US pretends to be mediator while unleashing the I»»»

Nobel week was underway in Stockholm and Oslo with laureates holding news conferences and lectures before they will be awarded the prestigious prizes. Hungarian László Krasznahorkai, who won the Prize in literature for his surreal and anarchic novels that combine a bleak world view with mordant hum»»»

ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- At least 12 militants were killed by security forces in an operation in Pakistanآ’s southwestern Balochistan province, said the military on Sunday.According to a press release by Pakistan militaryآ’s media wing Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces condu»»»

A young boy and a 60-year-old woman have died in a house fire in County Offaly. Gardaí (Irish police) say the fire occurred at a domestic residence in Castleview Park, Edenderry, at 19:45 local time on Saturday. A second woman, in her 50s, is in hospital with serious injuries. Gardaí are appealing »»»

A United Nations Security Council delegation has urged all parties to uphold a year-old ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, expressing support for a state weapons monopoly at the end of a Lebanon visit. A November 2024 ceasefire was supposed to end more than a year of hostilities between Israel»»»

Qatar and Egypt, guarantors of the Gaza ceasefire, called on Saturday for the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the deployment of an international stabilization force as the necessary next steps in fully implementing the fragile agreement. The measures were spelt out in the U.S.- and U.N.-backed pea»»»

A new community space at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) is transforming hospital areas into playful, culturally rooted environments that promote joy, well-being and family connection. Building on the success of the first Majlisna site in Al Falah by Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authori»»»

Police arrested a man in London on Sunday after a group of people were assaulted with pepper spray in a parking garage at Heathrow Airport. The victims were taken to the hospital by ambulance but their injuries were not believed to be serious, the Metropolitan Police said. The incident in the Termi»»»

In its latest leadership transition, Qatar Airways Group has appointed Hamad Ali Al-Khater as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective December 7, 2025. The move marks the end of Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer's two-year tenure at the helm, Bloomberg reported. Also Read: Qatar Airways to intro»»»

Photo feature by Fawaz Al-Otaibi BEIRUT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- The fourth edition of the Arab Art Exhibition in Beirut opened with strong public turnout, offering a vivid display of Arab artistic styles and identities, bringing together 55 artists presenting nearly 300 works ranging from realism to abstr»»»

Dubai: The UAE has officially entered its winter season with the predawn appearance of Ikleel Al Aqrab, a bright trio of stars in the constellation Scorpius, according to Emirati astronomer Ibrahim Al Jarwan. Al Jarwan, Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society and member of the»»»

Dubai: A Pakistani woman has issued a desperate public appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming her husband abandoned her in Karachi and is now preparing to secretly remarry in Delhi. The case has triggered outrage among women’s groups and cross-border legal bodies. In a video message circu»»»

Statements by Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad Al-Kaabi became a focal point at the Doha Forum 2025, opened by Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani under the theme “Anchoring Justice: From Promises to Tangible Reality.” Al-Kaabi delivered an upbeat assessment of the gas sector’s fu»»»

Saudi Arabia’s listed real estate sector recorded an exceptional and unprecedented transformation in the third quarter of 2025, with profits surging more than sixfold. Total earnings jumped 633.6 percent to $496 million (SAR 1.86 billion), compared with $67.5 million a year earlier, an indication t»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Naval Force will conduct live-fire exercises as part of Union 25, in conjunction with the Air Force and the Interior Ministry's General Directorate of Coast Guard, from December 9th to 11th, between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM local time, announced the Kuwaiti Army.In a pre»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has reiterated his stance regarding the Constitutional Court appeal he filed over the suspension of Infrastructure Minister Belinda Balluku. Speaking at the opening of episode nine of his podcast “Flasim”, Rama insisted that the appeal is not a political confrontation nor an»»»

Democratic Party (PD) member, Ervin Salianji, has openly expressed dissatisfaction with the leadership of Sali Berisha, arguing that the party is failing to listen to its membership and is not responding to the country’s need for political change. Salianji’s comments come as he begins a series of l»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, was awarded the Nobel Sustainability Trust Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability, in recognition of Qatar’s global leadership in advancing sustainable development initiatives, promoting smart econom»»»

Sharjah: Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, honoured 680 young winners of the fifth edition of the Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth. The ceremony took place on Sunday evening at Al Badi’ Palace, bringing together »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Tsentr battlegroup has taken control of the settlement of Rovnoye, is eliminating Ukrainian troops in Dmitrov and are clearing Grishino in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "Units of the Tsentr battlegroup have completed the libe»»»

Dubai Police have played a pivotal role in taking down one of Europe’s most dangerous transnational criminal networks, following the arrest of the gang’s leader in the emirate as part of the international operation “Haris.” The operation, conducted in coordination with Europol, Serbia’s Ministry of»»»

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa warned on Saturday that Israel’s effort to establish a demilitarized buffer zone in southern Syria risks pushing the country into a “dangerous place.” Speaking on the sidelines of the Doha Forum, al-Sharaa said US-mediated negotiations with Israel remain underway to»»»