Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority has opened registration for the Al Dhafra Grand Kingfish Championships, inviting UAE citizens, residents and visitors to take part in the event. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafr»»»

The Lebanese Army on Sunday inspectef four destroyed houses in the southern town of Bint Jbeil at the request of the U.S.-led Mechanism committee, the National News Agency said. The houses had been destroyed during the latest Israel-Hezbollah war and the Lebanese Army had inspected most homes in th»»»

The number of executions in Iran in 2025 has more than doubled compared to the amount which took place across the country in 2024. Norwegian-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) group told the BBC it had verified at least 1,500 executions up until the start of December, adding that many more have taken pl»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, an Israeli official told AFP, in what is seen as a crucial visit for the next steps of the fragile Gaza truce plan. It will be Netanyahu's fifth visit to see key ally Trump in the United State»»»

Doha, Qatar: Two sustainability professionals from Qatar have earned a place among the Top 100 Middle East “Energy Addition” Sustainability Voices 2026 list, in recognition of their contributions to climate action and the energy transition. The honourees are Climate Policy Expert and Manager - Enga»»»

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Belgrade, Serbia: A 470-kilogram (1,000-pound) World War II aerial bomb was safely removed on Sunday from a construction site in a central district of Serbia's capital, Belgrade, police said. The US-made AN-M44 bomb was used during Allied air raids on German positions during the liberation of Belgr»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, attended today "Ghamran Camp", a unique initiative that brings together fathers and sons in a hands-on experience designed to s»»»

Waha Oil Company announced today that it had successfully completed the drilling, testing, and commissioning of gas wells BB19 and BB20 in the Faragh Field. Waha said this comes in line with the National Oil Corporation’s directives aimed at increasing production rates, enabling it to continue to a»»»

Authorities rescued 108 migrants from a wooden boat on Sunday about 41 nautical miles south of Gavdos, the southernmost Greek island. The migrants were initially spotted and picked up by a passing ship flying the Liberian flag before being transferred safely to the port of Paleochora on Crete, the »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The rapid decrease in reserves at Europe’s underground gas storage facilities threatens reliable gas supplies to European consumers during cold weather, Russian energy giant Gazprom said on Sunday. Europe is continuing to reduce gas reserves in underground storage facilities at a»»»

The year 2025 will go down in history for its military shake-ups, political turbulence, game-changing global events, and groundbreaking tech revolutions. From shifting power dynamics to breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and beyond, it was a year that reshaped the world. What stood out most t»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump will ask Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in their upcoming meeting to continue the path of diplomacy with Lebanon, a media report said. President Joseph Aoun and the Lebanese state have learned from Washington that Trump will call on Netanyahu to "carry on with»»»

Thousands of Syrian Alawites took to the streets in coastal and central parts of the country on Sunday to protest, two days after a mosque bombing that killed eight. The attack, which took place in an Alawite area of Homs, was only the latest against the religious minority, which has been the targe»»»

Brigitte Bardot, the French film star, singer and later animal rights campaigner who rose to global fame in the 1950s and became one of the defining cultural icons of her era, has died at the age of 91. The news was confirmed by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, which announced the death of its found»»»

Tunis, Dec. 28 (TAP)– A standing committee and an action plan for 2026 were put in place to systematically integrate Tunisian olive oil in the tourist offer and develop sustainable agricultural tourism. This was a key outcome of a joint meeting...»»»

DOHA: Qatar's economy maintained growth in the third quarter of 2025, with real GDP rising by 2.9% compared to the third quarter of 2024. This growth was driven primarily by non-hydrocarbon activities, which expanded by 4.4%, according to a statement issued by the National Planning Council (NPC). R»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's economy maintained growth in the third quarter of 2025, with real GDP rising by 2.9% compared to the third quarter of 2024. This growth was driven primarily by non-hydrocarbon activities, which expanded by 4.4%, according to a statement issued by the National Planning Council (»»»

Three delivery trucks were targeted in an apparent arson attack early Sunday in the Kaisariani area of Athens. The fire spread to nearby private vehicles, but investigators have not found any explosive device at the scene. Officials said the suspects may have doused the trucks with a flammable liqu»»»

A 470-kilogram (1,000-pound) World War II aerial bomb was safely removed on Sunday from a construction site in a central district of Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, police said. The US-made AN-M44 bomb was used during Allied air raids on German positions during the liberation of Belgrade from Nazi occu»»»

The revolution will not be televised, but it might have webbed feet and bulging eyes. It also might have a unicorn's horn or a chicken's feathers. As protests against the Trump administration continue in US cities, demonstrators are adopting the energy of a community costume parade or block party. »»»

Yangon, Myanmar: Polls closed in the first round of Myanmar's elections on Sunday, an AFP journalist saw, ending the opening phase of a month-long vote. An AFP journalist saw a polling station put out a final call for voters over loudspeakers before closing at 4:00 pm (1030 GMT) in downtown Yangon,»»»

Sofia is fully prepared for the introduction of the euro on January 1, 2026, with no hidden price hikes and even lower costs for public transport, Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev announced on Facebook. The municipal administration has approved a set of amendments to local regulations related to the euro »»»

Dubai: Pakistan has secured a historic labour quota from Italy, paving the way for 10,500 Pakistani workers to gain employment in Europe over the next three years. The agreement marks Italy as the first European country to offer a dedicated job allocation specifically for Pakistan, officials announ»»»

French film legend Brigitte Bardot, a cinema icon of the 1950s and sixties who walked away from global stardom to become an animal rights protector, has died aged 91, her foundation said Sunday. Bardot had rarely been seen in public in recent months but was hospitalized in October and in November r»»»

‎Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba,‎ participated in the official reception and memorial ceremony held at the Tripoli headquarters of the Ministry of Defence yesterday in honour of the late Field Marshal Mohamed Al-Haddad ‎‎and his comrades, who were killed in a over Ankara»»»