Damascus, Dec. 14 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani held a phone call Sunday with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss security cooperation and issues of mutual concern following an attack on a joint Syrian-U.S. military patrol near the ancient city of Palmyra. Durin»»»

Lumitech, a technology and consulting firm established in Dubai, is showing no signs of slowing down. This year, the company became one of the winners of the 2025 Fall Clutch Global Awards, which is the next proof of their strong pace of expansion. Lumitech also maintains its place as the UAE’s lea»»»

Capital.com, the global trading platform, and ADGM Academy, the knowledge arm of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a national initiative focused on strengthening financial literacy, expanding digital investment education, and building a future»»»

Participants discuss unification during a program titled “Korean Dream, Talking About Unification” at the Asia Today office in Seoul on Dec. 11, 2025. Photo by Asia Today Special Reporting Team Dec. 15 (Asia Today) -- Speakers on an Asia Today YouTube program called for a civilian-centered approach»»»

Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner and media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been found guilty of colluding with foreign forces under the the city's controversial national security law (NSL). The 78-year-old, who has been in jail since December 2020, pleaded not guilty. He faces life in prison and is expected»»»

Thailand's military said on Monday that it has stopped fuel shipments passing through a border checkpoint with Laos because of fears they were being diverted to Cambodia, with which it is fighting a fierce border conflict. The Thai and Cambodian militaries are clashing at multiple locations along t»»»

Venezuela has adjusted and strengthened its defense strategy amid aggressive actions and pressure, President Nicolas Maduro said. "We have adjusted and improved our view of the national defense system, inherited from our ancestors, from the great leader Guaicaipuro and the Caribbean Indigenous resi»»»

All euro coins share a common European side that shows the denomination, but each member state designs its own national side. Bulgaria’s euro coins follow this principle by combining the visual language of the common currency with symbols that are deeply rooted in national history and culture. Thro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Coach Jamal Sellami is hoping Jordan - weakened by key injuries - will maintain their momentum in the FIFA Arab Cup as they clash with in-form Saudi Arabia in the semi-final at Al Bayt Stadium tonight. Jordan have been perfect in the tournament so far, dominating their opponents and em»»»

A threat-representative ICBM target launches from the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands on March 25, 2019. File Photo by Missile Defense Agency/UPI | License Photo Dec. 15 (Asia Today) -- Foreign Affairs, a publication that »»»

Dubai: Actor Dileep was at the Sabarimala Hindu shrine early this morning for a spiritual visit. Clad in a black lungi and long-sleeved shirt, and wearing a mask, he reached the shrine and entered the temple in the early hours. Visuals on local media channels like Asianet captured him walking into »»»

A senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader said Sunday that the country would "resolutely support" Hezbollah, its ally in Lebanon, in the group's efforts to confront Tehran's regional foe Israel. The remarks by Ali Akbar Velayati came as Lebanon faces pressure from the United States and Israel to di»»»

The era of ‘Pax Americana’ is over for Europe, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said, adding that the global economy and political order are undergoing a “tectonic shift” in centers of power worldwide. The term ‘Pax Americana’ (American Peace) describes the transatlantic order that emerged afte»»»

Doha, Qatar: A champion has yielded its crown, but it’s safe to say it was held on tightly. In the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup the defending champions Algeria were eliminated after a penalty shootout which saw the United Arab Emirates emerge victorious. The paradox for the Fennecs is that n»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has joined the ranks of the world’s leading hedge fund destinations after surpassing 100 registered managers, a milestone that firmly positions the Centre within the top five global hubs for hedge fund managers. Sign up for our daily business newsl»»»

Following the first official visit of President of Kyrgyzstan to Turkmenistan, agreements were reached covering a wide range of issues, from gas supplies to electricity imports. Danil Ibraev, member of the Presidium of the Business Council of the Eurasian Economic Union and President of the Kyrgyz »»»

Qassim Hamadeh woke to the sounds of gunfire and explosions in his village of Beit Jin in southwestern Syria last month. Within hours, he had lost two sons, a daughter-in-law and his 4-year-old and 10-year-old grandsons. The five were among 13 villagers killed that day by Israeli forces. Israeli tr»»»

It has been a year since the fall of the former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and the Levantine doomsayers who predicted that it was “Assad or nothing” have been proved wrong. Contrary to their prophecies, Syria has not fractured along ethnic and religious lines. If that was the script, then Syr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The flags of Qatar and the United Nations (UN) were raised at the venue of the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (the UN Anti-Corruption Conference) yesterday. Hosted by Doha from December 15 to 19, the conference will be atten»»»

Dubai: The US Embassy in the UAE has revealed that FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket holders will receive no special visa advantages beyond faster appointment scheduling, with officials warning fans that they purchase tickets and travel packages entirely "at their own risk." Sign up for our daily business»»»

Japan's new submarine "Jingei" is seen during the launching ceremony at Kobe Shipyard & Machinery Works of MHI in Kobe, Hyogo-Prefecture, Japan on October 12, 2022. A diesel-electric Taigei class submarine "Jingei" is 3,000-ton with system of TCM (Torpedo Counter Measure) and may launch the Boeing »»»

Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan are discussing the expansion of cooperation in the light industry and agriculture sectors. Danil Ibraev, a member of the Presidium of the Eurasian Economic Union Business Council and President of the Kyrgyz Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, reported on Birinchi »»»

Doha, Qatar: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani yesterday honoured the winners of the ninth edition of the Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence (ACE) Award during a grand ceremony in Doha, reaffirming Qatar’s steadfast commitment to promoting integrity, tra»»»

Dec. 15 (UPI) -- An individual detained by police as a person of interest in the Brown University shooting will be released, authorities and officials said late Sunday as the investigation into the crime continues. The person of interest was taken into police custody early Sunday following a tip th»»»

Stock photo of test taking. File Photo by Pixabay/ F1Digitals Dec. 15 (UPI) -- South Korea's annual College Scholastic Ability Test, known as the Suneung, has drawn international attention after British media outlets highlighted complaints over the difficulty of the 2026 English section and raised »»»

Dubai: The Indian rupee slid to an all-time low on Monday morning, continuing a sequence of losses that has rattled investor sentiment. The exchange rate stood at ₹24.6 per UAE dirham, marking the weakest on record and extending the stretch of declines seen in recent weeks. (Check live forex rates »»»

A high-profile corruption scandal unfolded in Ukraine in November when the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) targeted a corruption scheme in the nation's energy sector involving one of Volodymyr Zelensky's closest associates, Timur Mindich. Viktoriya Namchuk, the spouse of Ukrainian fugitive O»»»

Muhammad Binghatti, the Emirati genius architect and entrepreneur, is straight-up revolutionising Dubai's luxury real estate scene like a boss on steroids. Snagging the chair at BinGhatti Holding in 2014, he turbocharged his dad's 2008 startup into a design-obsessed empire. This qualified architect»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai climbed Dh3.75 on Monday compared to Sunday’s levels, reflecting strong global momentum amid mixed signals from the US Federal Reserve. The 24-karat variety traded at Dh521.75 per gram, up from Dh518 over the weekend. The 22-karat gold stood at Dh483, compared to Dh479.7»»»

The Russian delegation led by G20 Sherpa Svetlana Lukash has arrived in Washington, where the first G20 Sherpa meeting under US presidency will take place on December 15-16, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Marat Berdyev said on Sunday. A Russian delegation, led by G20 Sherpa Svetlana L»»»

Chilean President Gabriel Boric has invited José Antonio Kast — who won a decisive 58.18% of the vote — to La Moneda Palace to begin the transfer of power. Who is Kast? A lawyer and founder of the Republican Party, born to German immigrants in 1966.A former UDI congressman who has run for president»»»

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff reported that a 5-hour meeting in Berlin between Volodymyr Zelensky, Jared Kushner, and US/Ukrainian delegations resulted in significant progress on Trump's 20-point peace plan and economic agendas. "A lot of progress was made, and they will meet again tomorrow morning,"»»»

Dubai: Hassan Khursheed bought his first Range Rover on his 24th birthday in 2015, funding it entirely from car deals he had closed himself. That purchase stood as a personal milestone, proof that his teenage passion for automobiles could translate into real financial independence. Sign up for our »»»

Chicago: Influential American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi warned that the US–India relationship has entered a “cold and frigid” phase, cautioning that recent policy shifts risk undermining a partnership built painstakingly over three decades. “I think the weather outside matches the best descri»»»

Throughout history, humans have been consistently creative and inventive. People have found ways to solve problems to make life easier and more enjoyable. While these are typically positive developments, creative inventions can also lead to unforeseen problems. But innovation never stops. With the »»»

Tel Aviv: Israeli and Dutch researchers have unveiled a new technique that allows scientists to precisely measure toxic protein clumps associated with Alzheimer's disease -- something that has long been out of reach. The breakthrough could open new paths for studying and eventually diagnosing demen»»»

Providence, Rhode Island: A shooter dressed in black killed multiple people and wounded several others at Brown University on Saturday during final exams on the Ivy League campus, authorities said, and police were searching for the suspect. Law enforcement sources identified Benjamin Erickson, a 24»»»

Sanam, an Iranian immigrant who came to the US over a decade ago, was finally about to become a US citizen. Years of navigating paperwork, approvals, tests, and security vetting, had brought her to the last step: a naturalization ceremony. But then, just two days before she was to take her oath on »»»

Providence, Rhode Island: A shooter dressed in black killed multiple people and wounded several others at Brown University on Saturday during final exams on the Ivy League campus, authorities said, and police were searching for the suspect. Law enforcement sources identified Benjamin Erickson, a 24»»»

Dubai: The global AI in real estate market reached $222.65 billion in 2024 and will surge to $975.24 billion by 2029, at a 34.1% compound annual growth rate, according to the AI in Real Estate Global Market Report 2025 by The Business Research Company. Dubai sits at the forefront of this shift as d»»»

Dubai: SpaceX, the private rocket company founded by Elon Musk, is quietly moving toward a step that could reshape global financial markets: a stock market listing that may be the largest ever attempted. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In a company message seen by Bloo»»»

There is a disturbing contrast along South Africa's remote west coast. The 800km (500 mile)-journey north from Cape Town starts with views of outstanding natural beauty which as the long road rolls on, and the northern border approaches, dissolve into a pockmarked lunar-like landscape. And the scar»»»

Dec. 14 (UPI) -- The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1.1 billion after there was no winner in Saturday's drawing, among the largest prizes in the game's history. The next drawing is scheduled for Monday night. The new prize is the sixth-largest jackpot ever, Powerball said on its websi»»»

Ten kilometres from Thailand's disputed border with Cambodia, farmer-turned-village security guard Narongchai Putthet stands at a roadside checkpoint, his rifle slung across his navy blue uniform. The 60-year-old is one of a small band of volunteers appointed by local authorities to protect rural T»»»

A 14-year-old girl arrived at a refugee clinic near death with an untreated infection from an alleged rape her family says was carried out by Russian fighters in Mali – a case that aid workers say exposes how sexual violence in the country’s war has remained largely hidden by fear and shame. T»»»

Whenever the wind blows northwest from Belarus, Lithuania braces for problems. That's when giant white balloons are launched across the border, crates of cheap cigarettes dangling beneath. Over the past 10 weeks, the illicit balloon traffic has already forced Lithuania's main airport into shutdown »»»

Chile has elected the far-right wing José Antonio Kast to be its next president, after an election campaign that was dominated by themes of security, immigration and crime. Kast won decisively with more than 58% of the vote in his third attempt at running for president. It marks the biggest shift t»»»

On the edge of the sleepy town of Figueruelas, a single, vast wind turbine spins around, casting its shadow over the buildings nearby. It's a reminder of the importance of renewable electricity in this windswept area of Aragón, in north-eastern Spain, whose plains are host to many of the country's »»»

Jose Antonio Kast has become Chile's president on his third attempt, bringing the far right to power by pledging a "firm hand" on security and order. The 59-year-old lawyer and father of nine has vowed to deport hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants, mostly Venezuelans. Also In This Packag»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday voiced readiness to drop his country’s bid to join NATO in exchange for Western security guarantees as he held talks in Berlin with US envoys that were set to continue on Monday. The Ukrainian leader rejected the US push for ceding territory to »»»