A 14-year-old student was injured in a stabbing incident at a high school in Kypseli, central Athens, on Monday. The student arrived at the principal’s office with a wound to her arm caused by a sharp object. Police said the incident followed an altercation between students. The injured girl was ta»»»

The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has sent a new batch of advanced Su-34 fighter-bombers to the Russian Armed Forces for use during the special military operation. The cutting-edge jets are enhanced with the latest combat experience in mind, UAC noted, and are ready to strike ground, surface, a»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Civil Defence has issued a stern public safety warning, urging residents to prioritise their lives and immediate evacuation during fire incidents, and avoid the growing habit of recording fires on smartphones. As part of its “Spark of Awareness”campaign, the authority highlight»»»

Neuchâtel, Switzerland: John Howe, the illustrator who brought J.R.R. Tolkien's universe to life, is now inviting the world into his mind's eye by setting up his studio in a medieval prison-turned-museum in Switzerland. The 68-year-old is famed for his interpretation of Tolkien's literary work, whi»»»

Paris: The Louvre closed its doors to thousands of disappointed visitors on Monday as staff launched a rolling strike to protest working conditions at the Paris landmark, two months after a shocking robbery. Staff assembled outside the museum’s world-famous glass pyramid, blocking the main entrance»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has told President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam that he is against postponing the parliamentary elections from spring to summer, pro-Hezbollah al-Akhbar newspaper reported Monday. The daily said Aoun and Salam proposed to delay the elections to the summe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received today, December 15, 2025, HE Hussein Al-Sheikh, Vice President of the State of Palestine, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, the cooperation relations»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has opened the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (COSP11) in Doha. The conference, which runs from December 15 to»»»

Talks between Ukraine and the US aimed at reaching a peace deal with Russia are continuing in Berlin for a second day. Zelensky and his chief negotiator Rustem Umerov met US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner for five hours on Sunday, joined by German Chancellor Friedri»»»

The last section of the Patra-Pyrgos highway opened December 4 in the presence of Christos Dimas, Greek minister of transport and infrastructure. This milestone marks a new step in Greece’s strategy of expanding its national road network through the concession model, which drives the modernization »»»

Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev will continue government-forming consultations with representatives of parliamentary groups in the 51st National Assembly on Tuesday, the head of State's Press Secretariat said. The consultations follow the resignation of the Cabinet, announced by Prime Minister Ros»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian Public Prosecutor's Office for Organised Crime indicted on Monday Culture Minister Nikola Selakovic and three other people for illegal actions in the process of abolishing the status of cultural good attributed to the army General Staff building in central Belgrade. In a stat»»»

Abu Dhabi: The National Meteorological Centre (NCM) has outlined the characteristics of the second and third weather waves currently influencing conditions across the UAE, providing insight into the evolving atmospheric patterns affecting the country. According to the NCM, the second wave brought r»»»

In an exciting development within the world of football, Egyptian businessman Amir Garranah has successfully acquired a 90% stake in Spanish football club CF Badalona through his company, M2A Sports Management. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Garranah, who has long dreamed of own»»»

Tunis, Dec. 15 (TAP) – The Tunisian Judges Association said on Monday that the Ministry of Justice, through the General Inspectorate, has issued summonses to several judges to question them about their opinions and critical positions regarding the...»»»

U.S. envoy Tom Barrack will arrive Monday in Israel for talks with top officials on preventing escalation in Syria and Lebanon, media reports said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested the cancellation of a trial session scheduled for Monday to allow him to meet with the U.S. officia»»»

For BASF, green transformation, sustainable agriculture, and competitiveness are the most important topics where progress in research and development is essential. “Innovation has always been part of BASF’s DNA. Especially in these volatile times, it is crucial to leverage our innovative strength t»»»

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Ankara, Dec. 15 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called a stable Syria, free from foreign interference, a significant gain for the entire region. He reaffirmed that Turkey would continue to support the Syrian people in their efforts towards stability and reconstruction. Speaking at the 1»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has secured five‑star accreditation from the EFQM Foundation, represented by the Urban Planning Sector. This groundbreaking milestone underscores the ministry’s commitment to institutional excellence and performance quality based on the highest global stand»»»

Amman: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jordan’s Amman Monday afternoon as he kicked off his three-nation tour which will also include visits to Ethiopia and the Sultanate of Oman - all countries with which India shares both age-old civilisational ties, as well as extensive contemporary bila»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani met Monday with the HE Engineer Khaled Abdel Aziz, President of the Supreme Council for the Regulation of Media in Egypt. During the meeting, both sides reviewed aspects of cooperation and ways to support and de»»»

The product discovery process is going digital In 2026, the product discovery process will be almost entirely mediated by technology. Smartphones will remain the main hub of information, but personalized recommendations generated by AI, based on browsing history, purchasing behaviour, and stated pr»»»

Acting Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic Kanybek Dosmambetov held a working meeting with heads of private medical centers, the ministry’s press service reported. According to the ministry, the meeting participants addressed issues related to the development of the private healthcare sector,»»»

In 2026, an automated information system Investments (AIS) will be launched to enable electronic submission of applications, centralized data storage, and the creation of a unified digital register of investment projects. Ravshan Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency under the President o»»»

Beginner’s luck struck big time as a Chinese expat in Dubai bagged Dh100,000 in the Big Ticket Series Draw No. 281 on her very first try. Fortune smiled on Lin Zhao, a 40-year-old homemaker and part-time property agent, who has been calling Dubai home for the past 17 years. Also Read: Indian expat »»»

Damascus, Dec. 15 (SANA) The U.S. House of Representatives’ recent vote to repeal the Caesar Act sanctions on Syria marks a pivotal shift for the country’s economy. Experts view this as an opportunity for greater regional and international cooperation, with the potential to reshape Syria’s financia»»»

Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal and a delegation of Arab and foreign ambassadors and military attachés arrived Monday at the Tyre barracks at the start of a tour organized by the Lebanese Army to brief them on the implementation of the disarmament plan in the South Litani sector and Israel’s»»»

Dubai: AD Ports Group plans to launch a cash Mandatory Tender Offer (MTO) to acquire an additional stake in Egypt’s Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company (ALCN), a move that would give the group majority ownership and control of one of Egypt’s largest container terminal operators. Sign up f»»»

Romanian farmers will be eligible for extra financing as a result of a €25 million loan that Agricover Credit IFN SA is receiving from the European Investment Bank (EIB). Agricover Credit will channel the funds towards micro agricultural businesses seeking to improve productivity and environmental »»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev held a meeting focused on the implementation of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic «On the Special Financial Investment Territory Tamchy with a Special Legal Regime and Status.» It was noted at the meeting that the law was adopted in»»»

Dubai: Motorists are advised to expect delays on Al Amardi Street, heading towards Al Aweer from Emirates Road, following a traffic accident. Dubai Police took to social media to warn drivers of the accident, urging caution in a post on X. Authorities have reported slow-moving traffic in the area a»»»

Bondi Beach is almost unrecognisable. The sun is out but the surf is empty. The usually heaving main street is hushed. Helicopters track overhead. Forensic investigators - bright blue figures in the distance - comb over the crime scene from Sunday afternoon when two gunmen opened fire at an event m»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received at his office in the Amiri Diwan, the credentials of five new ambassadors to the State. His Highness received the credentials of HE Leila Adhieu Martin Manil, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan; HE Bil»»»

Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee criticized "Hezbollah's supporters" who attacked Lebanese President Joseph Aoun after the latter condemned a mass shooting at a Jewish holiday event that killed at least 11 people in Sydney. Adraee said those who "live on the rhetoric of death see a threat i»»»

Dubai: A new record for the world’s longest commercial flight route has been set by China Eastern Airlines, which has launched a 29-hour journey linking Shanghai and Buenos Aires, according to international media reports. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The flight cove»»»

A cartoon highlighting civilians of Sudan’s greater Kordofan region, who are among the hardest hit in the war between the army and the RSF, with tens of thousands killed and millions displaced, creating the world’s largest hunger and displacement crisis. By Abraham Augusthy | The Peninsula»»»

The European Union has contributed about 90% of foreign funding in Bulgaria since the communist regime was overthrown at the end of the 80's and the beginning of the 90's, according to a study on foreign aid in Bulgaria. The study, conducted by the Institute for Market Economics (IME), was presente»»»

Junior inspector Kristin Ivanov was awarded Police Officer of the Year by Interior Minister Daniel Mitov at an official ceremony held at the National Palace of Culture on Monday. The event was attended by the senior professional and political leadership of the Interior Ministry. Ivanov was honoured»»»

The first outlet of the state-owned retail chain "People Shop," affiliated with oligarch and politician, sanctioned under the Magnitsky Act, Delyan Peevski, opened today in Kuklen, Plovdiv region. Peevski, a controversial figure in Bulgaria known for his media and business holdings as well as his p»»»

Two pandas at a Tokyo zoo will be returned to China in January, the Tokyo government said on Monday, potentially leaving Japan without the beloved animals for the first time in half a century. Loaned out as part of China's "panda diplomacy" program, the distinctive black-and-white animals have symb»»»

DOHA: QatarEnergy has signed a long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) for up to 15 years with Buzwair Industrial Gases Factories WLL (Buzwair) for the supply of 20 million cubic feet per annum of helium from Qatar’s world-class facilities in Ras Laffan, starting in September 2025. The SPA mar»»»

On the second day of Hanukkah, Sydney’s Jewish community gathered at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a deadly shooting that struck Australia’s most famous shoreline during the Jewish festival a day earlier. Prayers were sung, and candles lit in a moving tribute to the 15 people killed and 42 o»»»

Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir has conducted a situation assessment at Israel's Northern Command. “In a short period, we eliminated the Hezbollah commander (Haitham Tabatabai) and the head of Hamas' manufacturing division. We will not allow the enemy to expand and will respond to any violation of th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received the credentials of five new ambassadors to the State of Qatar this morning at his office in the Amiri Diwan. His Highness received the credentials of HE Leila Adhieu Martin Manil, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan; HE Bilal K»»»

The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) and the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour issued a joint statement regarding the 2026 state budget on Monday. "While acknowledging the complex political situation facing our country, we do not understand why the budget procedure for 2»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received the credentials of new Ghanaian Ambassador to Belgrade Kwesi Ahwoi on Monday, noting that Serbia saw Ghana as an important and dependable partner in Western Africa. "Serbia and Ghana cherish ties based on respect and solidarity, and we are prou»»»

Strategic cooperation between India and the Central Asian republics in defense and security is driven by historical ties, shared security concerns, regional dynamics, and mutual aspirations for stability. This cooperation focuses on countering terrorism, extremism, transnational threats like drug t»»»