Belgium on Tuesday joined South Africa in a case brought before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which accuses the Zionist entity of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. The UN’s highest court, based in The Hague, said in a statement that Brussels had filed a declaration of intervention.»»»

Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance in Lebanon issued a statement on Thursday strongly condemning the shocking act committed by a US individual who desecrated the Holy Quran in a provocative scene rife with hatred and incitement. The group described the act as a blatant assault on the holiest symbols of»»»

The Mechanism committee convened on Friday in the southern border town of Naqoura, with the Zionist enemy clearly delivering a message of threat by dropping a bomb near the area of the meeting. The five-member committee convened for its 15th meeting since the ceasefire between Lebanon and the Zioni»»»

Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc MP Raed Berro warned that offering concessions by the Lebanese State doesn’t serve the national interests. In a local ceremony in the southern town of Jwayya, MP Berro said that the Israeli enemy approaches the issue of war on Lebanon b»»»

Israeli occupation forces have continued their violations and attacks in Lebanon, breaching the ceasefire amid persistent military activity in the south. Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reported that the secondary road linking the towns of Adaisseh and Kfar Kila came under bursts of mach»»»

The enemy has continued its aggressive assaults across southern Lebanon, with a series of attacks targeting border villages over the past 24 hours. The escalation underscores a persistent pattern of aggression against civilian areas. Al-Manar’s correspondent reports that this afternoon, enemy drone»»»

The enemy forces continued their aggressive assaults on villages along the southern border. Al-Manar’s correspondent reported that occupation troops stationed at the “Ruwaysat al-Alam” outpost directly targeted residential homes in the town of Kfarshouba with bursts of gunfire, resulting in signifi»»»

At least three people have been martyred in an Israeli attack near the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, in a new aggression in violation of the ceasefire that ended the Israeli war on Lebanon in late 2024. Al-Manar correspondent reported an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle on Quneitra Road in the »»»

In a pre-dawn attack, enemy occupation forces struck the town of Mays al-Jabal, deliberately blowing up a damaged house. The demolition occurred at 2:20 AM, resulting in the structure’s total destruction, according to a confirmed report from Al-Manar’s correspondent. Our correspondent had earlier r»»»

Army Commander General Rodolph Haykal reaffirmed the military’s commitment to strengthening its capabilities to serve as the primary guarantor of national security and to defend citizens across all Lebanese territory. Speaking at an extraordinary meeting at Army Headquarters in Yarzeh, attended by »»»

The Hellenic Meteorological Service (EMY) has updated its emergency weather bulletin, maintaining an orange warning for severe weather across much of the country. Locally heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for Wednesday, affecting western Greece as well as parts of the central and northern m»»»

The Russian military has added two more Tu-160M jets, boosting its unrivaled power in the skies. The supersonic strategic missile carrier is the largest plane of its type in the history of military aviation. It features variable-sweep wings, and is capable of striking targets with both nuclear and »»»

China on Wednesday listed more sectors eligible for foreign investment incentives, from tax breaks to preferential ​land use, in its latest effort to stem a prolonged decline in overseas capital inflows. Under the 2025 edition of the catalogue of industries for encouraging foreign investment, China»»»

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, warning he could face consequences over cocaine trafficking that he claims is reaching America. Trump’s remarks followed comments by Petro reacting to US seizures of Venezuelan oil ships, in which he claimed that »»»

BP has struck a $6bn (£4.4bn) deal to sell a majority stake in its motor oil division Castrol to a US investment firm. The oil giant sold a 65% stake in Castrol, which makes lubricants for cars, motorcycles and industrial vehicles, to New York-based Stonepeak. The deal valued Castrol at $10.1bn (£7»»»

Dubai: If you thought Dhurandhar was a phenomenon with just a Hindi release, buckle up—because the sequel promises to be bigger and better in star power, storyline, and complex plot points. Riding high on unprecedented audience frenzy, the makers have officially locked March 19, 2026—Eid, with Gudi»»»

Dubai continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s most desirable destinations for luxury real estate, attracting internationally renowned figures who seek exclusivity, architectural excellence, and elevated lifestyles. The latest global icon to join this elite circle is Vinícius Júni»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed about contacts with President Donald Trump's envoys on US proposals for a possible Ukrainian peace deal and Moscow will now formulate its position, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. Trump, who says he wants to be remembered as a peacemaker, has repeate»»»

The Supreme Eurasian Economic Council has approved key approaches to harmonizing legislation and forming a common financial market of the EAEU. The decision is aimed at deepening economic integration while ensuring stability and protection of national financial systems, the press service of the Min»»»

At public hearings on Bishkek’s new master plan, representatives of the Research Institute for Advanced Urban Development (St. Petersburg), who are developing the document, presented data on the condition of the city’s historical and cultural heritage sites. According to information from state auth»»»

Kyiv: Ukraine won some concessions in the latest version of a US-led draft plan to end the Russian attack, revealed by President Volodymyr Zelensky, though key questions remain over territory and whether Moscow could accept the new terms. The 20-point plan, agreed on by US and Ukrainian negotiators»»»

Dubai: Ajman Police have announced temporary road closures on Sunday, December 28, 2025, to facilitate the Ajman Half Marathon, urging motorists to plan their journeys in advance and use alternative routes during the event. In a notice shared on X by @ajmanpoliceghq, authorities said several roads »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke by phone with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday about current global affairs, especially cooperation in the energy sector and advancement of strategic partnership between the two countries. "A good and substantial phone conversation »»»

A shallow 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Wednesday evening, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake struck at 5:47 pm (0947 GMT) at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) in Taitung county, USGS said. Earlier, Taiwan's Central We»»»

BUENOSAIRES: Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates, in collaboration with Qatar’s Years of Culture, a national initiative that brings people together through cultural exchange, has released its first Latin America town hall, “How Should We Reinvent the City?” Held at Buenos Aires’ Usina del Arte, the eve»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO Kirill Dmitriev, who is also the Russian president's special representative for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, has reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the results of his trip to the US, Kremlin spo»»»

Doha, Qatar: As this week wraps up, new events and activations are about to unfold this weekend that will surely have friends and families galivanting across the country. Not to mention the cool breeze that will accompany your little escapades, may it be, from the sand dunes to the beach, or from f»»»

In 2026, municipal public transport in Bishkek will fully switch to cashless fare payments. Talantbek Kaparov, Director of the municipal enterprise Bishkek City Transport, said on Birinchi Radio. According to him, 80 percent of fares are currently paid in cashless form, while cash accounts for 20 p»»»

Washington: The US State Department said Tuesday it would deny visas to a former EU commissioner and four others, accusing them of seeking to “coerce” American social media platforms into censoring viewpoints they oppose. “These radical activists and weaponised NGOs have advanced censorship crackdo»»»

Moscow, Dec. 24 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani said Wednesday that Syrian-Russian relations are entering a new phase, emphasizing that talks between the two countries are now conducted with greater transparency and openness. Speaking after a meeting with Russian Foreign Min»»»

‎The state implementation agency, the Organisation for the Development of Administrative Centres (ODAC), announced last Monday (22 December) that the (long delayed) rehabilitation, development and equipping of Tripoli’s historic Grand Hotel (Al-Kabir Hotel) has begun. The original hotel, which was »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric received a farewell visit from Japanese Ambassador to Belgrade Akira Imamura on Tuesday. Djuric expressed his "appreciation for the Ambassador’s personal engagement and contribution to advancing bilateral relations between the two countries," the Serbian MFA said »»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3888 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.1 pct against the euro m-o-m and by 0.3 pct y-o-y and relative to the be»»»

Roscosmos sealed a major deal with NPO Lavochkina to provide reliable, long-term energy for key elements of Russia's Moon program, such as lunar rovers, scientific observatories, and infrastructure for the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) — a collaborative effort open to international pa»»»

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture launched on Wednesday the Kingdom’s citrus season in local markets as part of its efforts to support and develop the agricultural sector and enhance food security in the country, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030. The is part of the ministry»»»

Lebanon’s Central Bank governor has expressed some reservations over a draft law allowing depositors to gradually recover funds ​frozen in the banking system since a financial collapse in 2019, a move critical to reviving the economy. Karim Souaid described the proposed timetable for the cash compo»»»

Parliament approved Kanybek Dosmambetov’s candidacy for the post of Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan. The decision was made today at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh. Previously, relevant committees approved his candidacy. Parliament Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu noted that Dosmambetov’s appoint»»»

Venezuela has accused the United States of the "greatest extortion" at an emergency session of the UN Security Council in New York. Washington's seizure of two Venezuelan oil tankers was "worse than piracy," the Venezuelan ambassador to the UN said. The emergency meeting of the Security Council was»»»

Kyiv, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed details of the latest US-led plan to end the war in Ukraine, saying it had been agreed between negotiators from Kyiv and Washington and sent to Moscow for feedback. The document will be supplemented by additional bilateral agreement»»»

Damascus, Dec. 23 (SANA) Syria and Japan announced on Tuesday the resumption of relation, marking the start of a new chapter in bilateral cooperation. The announcement followed an official meeting in Damascus between Mohammad Zakaria Lababidi, Director of the Department of Afro-Asian and Oceania Af»»»

Dubai: Few in the Indian entertainment industry possess Ekta Kapoor’s keen business sense. The daughter of Jitendra and TV mogul behind glossy, dramatic telenovelas knows when to disrupt, when to pivot—and crucially, when not to rock the boat. Vrusshabha marks Balaji Telefilms’ first serious stab i»»»

If you are a civilian in the mood to check out Police Desert Park – which opened earlier this month – you may not be allowed in over the weekend. In its sixth edition, the annual event held in Al Kaheef area of Al Bataah in Sharjah has decided on a gentle rule tweak. Sharjah Police announced the ch»»»

The Tripoli based Libyan Chief of General Staff of the Libyan Army, Lieutenant General Mohamed Al-Haddad, and his accompanying delegation died in a plane crash near Ankara airport last night. Accompanying Al-Haddad were Lieutenant General Al-Fitouri Ghraibil, Chief of Staff of the Ground Forces, Br»»»

An informed government source said that the International Monetary Fund‘s (IMF) Executive Board will convene after the New Year holidays to approve a report on the fifth and sixth reviews of Egypt’s reform program at the staff level. The source indicated that this step paves the way for the report’»»»

Bank customers and Depositors Association members hold placards during a protest organized by the 'Depositors' Outcry', a group campaigning for the rights of depositors, in Beirut, Lebanon, on Thursday Customers are angry over the continued restrictions that local banks have imposed on withdrawals »»»

If there's one dish that defines Bulgarian Christmas Eve, it's bob chorba—a rich, satisfying bean soup that has warmed Bulgarian homes for centuries. Despite the fasting restrictions that prohibit meat and dairy on this special night, bob chorba proves that a meal can be both simple and incredibly »»»

The UAE Agency for International Aid has signed a cooperation agreement with International Medical Corps – UK to support the delivery of healthcare services to Sudanese people affected by the recent escalation of violence in Sudan. Under the agreement, the UAE Agency for International Aid will cont»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Zarechnoye in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. "Units of the Vostok battlegroup continued to advance into the depth of the enemy's defenses and liberated the settlement of Zarechnoye i»»»

A private jet that crashed overnight, killing Libya's army chief of staff and seven others on board, had reported an electrical fault and requested an emergency landing shortly before contact was lost, a Turkish official said on Wednesday. The Dassault Falcon 50 jet, which took off from Ankara Esen»»»

The United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues aimed at bringing an end to the nearly four-year conflict, but sensitive issues around territorial control in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland, along with the management of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, »»»