The United States has told the European Nato allies that it will hand over responsibility for conventional defence capabilities by 2027 and no longer act as the automatic security guarantor, Reuters reports on December 6. The report comes one day after the White House released its latest National S»»»

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) surged to a record $65bn in 2024, marking a 154% year-on-year increase despite a global downturn in investment flows, according to the inaugural COMESA Investment Report 2025, jointly launched by UN Trad»»»

A drone attack on the town of Kalogi, in Sudan's South Kordofan region, is said to have hit a kindergarten and killed at least 50 people, including 33 children. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group battling the army in Sudan's civil war, was accused of Thursday's attack by a medic»»»

The United States has told the European Nato allies that it will hand over responsibility for conventional defence capabilities by 2027 and no longer act as the automatic security guarantor, Reuters reports on December 6. The report comes one day after the White House released its latest National S»»»

Is the former head of Zelenskiy’s presidential administration, Andriy Yermak, going to skip the country before formal corruption charges are brought against him? That is the question being asked on the streets of Kyiv over the weekend after reports emerged that Yermak, until recently the second mos»»»

Overzealous air pollution officials in Uzbekistan used excavators to demolish tandoor ovens, upsetting locals, according to a Gazeta.uz report. As disquiet over the disproportionate action mounted, the khokim (mayor) of Shakhrikhan district in the eastern region of Andijan, Khikmatillo Dadakhonov, »»»

Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Elisa Spiropali, has welcomed the decisions by Belgium and Denmark to open embassies in Tirana, calling the moves a significant signal of confidence in Albania’s progress toward European Union integration. In a message posted on X, Spiropali expres»»»

Tunis, Dec. 6 (TAP) - The North Africa and Middle East region is experiencing a rate of warming that clearly exceeds the global average, according to a new report released by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on 4 December 2025.The report...»»»

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, said the desert was the first school of the forefathers — a place where earlier generations learned patience, resilience and self-relianc»»»

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on Saturday that Turkey is prepared to fulfill its responsibilities and contribute to ongoing peace efforts in Gaza. His remarks came during a session at the 2025 Doha Forum, which opened in Qatar’s capital and will run for two days. Responding to ques»»»

Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met today separately with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus HE Dr. Constantinos Kombos, Secretary to the Presidency of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay HE Alejandro San»»»

Share: Photo: Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun ( L) is shown during meeting at the Baabda presidential palace with a visiting United Nations Security Council (UNSC) delegation to discuss escalating tensions with Israel and efforts to disarm Hezbollah A United Nations Security Council delegation on S»»»

A National Guardsman is on the mend after he was critically injured in an ambush-style shooting last month in Washington DC. The parents of Andrew Wolfe, 24, say "his head wound is slowly healing and that he's beginning to 'look more like himself,'" said West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey. The»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai on Saturday met with a delegation of African business and philanthropic leaders visiting the UAE. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy »»»

A United Nations Security Council delegation on Saturday 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. "We came to Beirut at a pivotal time for the implementation of... the cessation of h»»»

In the first show of the UAE Lottery’s revamped Lucky Day draw, three players each won Dh100,000 under the guaranteed Lucky Chance ID cash prize category. During Draw No. 251206 on Saturday, the winning numbers from the Days set were 31, 21, 5, 9, 15, and 18, while the winning number from the Month»»»

Pentagon officials met with European delegations in Washington this past week to discuss plans to hand most of NATO’s conventional defense responsibilities over to the bloc’s European members. The transfer is expected to include everything from troops and weaponry to intel and missiles, with the US»»»

Video from inside a New York City subway car shows the man who allegedly picked up a piece of paper, lit it on fire and then left it near a sleeping man. Photo courtesy Department of Justice Dec. 6 (UPI) -- An 18-year-old high school senior has been charged with lighting a sleeping man on fire on t»»»

Banking on Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar during a Big Ticket game landed Dh250,000 in the hands of Bangladeshi expat Muhammad Kabir Sarkar. The 42-year-old Abu Dhabi resident was among the select participants who played Big Ticket’s unique game on a yacht involving the drivers of Formula 1 Abu Dhabi G»»»

Doha, Dec. 6 (SANA) — Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan affirmed that international cooperation aimed at ensuring Syria’s unity and stability remains a priority for Ankara, stressing the need to intensify joint efforts to restore stability to the country after years of crisis. Speaking at the Do»»»

DOHA, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Information, Culture, Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Almutairi on Saturday visited Kuwaiti pavilions and exhibitions showcasing at Qatar's tourist and entertainment destinations The minister toured the tourist destinations, Darb Lusail and»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron said he would travel to London on Monday to meet Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy as well as the British and German leaders, to discuss the situation in Ukraine and ongoing negotiations under US mediation. "Ukraine can count on our unwavering support. That »»»

Doha: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, on Saturday met separately with Minister of Finance and Revenue of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Aurangzeb and HE President of the World Economic Forum, Borge Brende on the sidelines of their participation in the 23rd Doha Forum. »»»

DOHA, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- Algeria's team thrashed Bahrain 5-1 on Saturday in Group B of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 currently hosted by Qatar. In the first half, Algeria led the score with 3-1 in the game held at Khalifa International Stadium. Algerians scored in the 24th and 30th minutes, and the las»»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality launched the fifth season of the Farmers' Souq at Quranic Park in Al Khawaneej on Saturday with a special drone show that paid tribute to the emirate's farming community. The surprise aerial display delighted visitors as it illuminated the evening sky, celebrating the dedi»»»

Doha, Dec. 6 (SANA) — Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar discussed Saturday with Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani ways to enhance bilateral cooperation across several sectors. According to QNA, the two ministers reviewed, on »»»

JEDDAH, Dec 6 (KUNA) --- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Saturday acclaimed a UNGA resolution to extend mandate of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) for three years.The OIC said in a statement that the UNSG resolution mirrored international consensus on supporting and »»»

The European Union is in crisis over US attempts to broker a Ukraine peace deal and a rift within NATO, Bloomberg reports. The new US National Security Doctrine demands Europe take responsibility for its own defense and differs from leaders of EU states on where the Ukraine conflict is going."Europ»»»

Four protesters were arrested Saturday after splattering food on the display case of a priceless diamond-encrusted crown at the Tower of London. The Crown Jewels display was temporarily closed after members of a group called Take Back Power smeared apple crumble and poured yellow custard — two stap»»»

Doha: The Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding will hold an international symposium titled "Translation and Artificial Intelligence" next Tuesday morning, featuring experts and specialists from Qatar and several Arab countries to discuss the challenges posed by artific»»»

Birmingham, United Kingdom: Emiliano Buendia shattered Arsenal's 18-match unbeaten run with the last-gasp strike that sealed Aston Villa's dramatic 2-1 win over the Premier League leaders on Saturday. Mikel Arteta's side fell behind to Matty Cash's first half goal at Villa Park before Leandro Tross»»»

Qiddiya Investment Company has announced the official opening of PlayMaker Studios at Qiddiya City, marking the launch of Saudi Arabia’s newest state-of-the-art film production hub. The opening represents a major milestone in the Kingdom’s rapidly advancing film and creative industries. The launch »»»

Berlin police will be allowed to secretly enter private homes to install spyware, after the German House of Representatives approved sweeping changes to the city’s police law. Backed by the governing CDU-SPD coalition and opposition AfD, the law gives police broad new powers over both physical and »»»

Bulgarian euro coins will be legal tender across Europe and will carry national symbols, making Bulgaria part of the European cultural and monetary heritage, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said on Saturday. He visited the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Mint together with BNB Governor Dimitar Radev »»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today attended a wedding reception in Dubai. He was accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of »»»

Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after US and Ukrainian officials said they’ll meet on Saturday for a third day of talks aimed at ending the nearly 4-year-old war. Following talks that made progress on a security framework for postwar Ukraine, t»»»

ABU DHABI: Ethara, organisers of the 2025 Formula 1Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and operators of Yas Marina Circuit, have accelerated efforts to reduce the environmental impact of both the event and the venue. As thousands of F1fans descend on the circuit to witness the season finale, a numb»»»

Canada, Mexico, and the United States learned on Friday which teams they will be facing when the 2026 World Cup kicks off on their shores in June. Tom Brady, Shaquille O'Neal, Aaron Judge, and Wayne Gretzky were given the job of drawing the names that determined the makeup of the tournament's group»»»

For two years during the Gaza war, all public celebrations for Christmas were cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank – where Christians believe Jesus was born. But after the recent ceasefire, the holy city decided that this year the festivities would return as symbolised by the lighting o»»»

Tunis, Dec 6 (TAP) – Minister of Transport Rachid Amri stated that boosting regional and international competition, coupled with accelerating technological development in the maritime sector, requires investment in next-generation ports.Speaking at...»»»

On August 3, 2023, Sakil Khan’s life flipped in a flash. The 37-year-old Indian expat from Dubai hit Dh15 million in the Big Ticket draw after buying ticket number 191115 on July 25 – his birthday. Two years later, he’s still the same man – only now, he’s telling his story from a Big Ticket’s yacht»»»

DOHA, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- Head coach of Kuwait football team Helio Sousa affirmed on Saturday that the Kuwaiti players have the courage to face top teams at the regional and continental levels.Speaking at a news conference after the Kuwaiti team played a 1-3 match against Jordan that ended in favor of »»»

Tunis, Dec 6 (TAP) – Under the theme “Customs, a shield for the economy and society”, the Tunisian Customs observed its 69th anniversary on December 6 at the National Customs School in Fondouk El Jadid, Grombalia delegation (Nabeul governorate), in...»»»

Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, announced on Saturday that a missile fired during the force’s latest naval exercise has a range exceeding the full length of the Persian Gulf. The Admiral referred to the recent “Eghtedar” (Power) military drills con»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev, who is also the Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, on Saturday accused European Union officials of interfering in the US presidential election in 2024. Dmitriev made the remark in»»»

It was all smiles at Washington DC's Kennedy Centre as the leaders of the US, Mexico and Canada took the stage for the 2026 World Cup draw, even as trade tensions simmered in the background. For Donald Trump, the brief interaction marked his first meeting with Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum, who leads »»»

Democratic Party (PD) leader Sali Berisha on Friday dismissed the political importance of a reported meeting between party figures Ervin Salianji and Ilir Alimehmeti, saying that private discussions have no bearing on PD decision-making. Berisha confirmed that Alimehmeti had requested and held a me»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Daniel Noboa, President of the Republic of Ecuador, today discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation, particularly in the fields of the economy, trade, investment, renewable energy, sustainability, and other»»»

DOHA, DEC 6 (KUNA) -- Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman affirmed on Saturday that Qatar is keen on the region's stability, saying the country considers this as part of its national security.Delivering a speech as part of the Doha Forum 2025, Shei»»»