The U.S. Department of Labor Headquarters pictured in August in Washington, D.C. The labor market remained sluggish marked by limited hiring and minimal layoffs further strained by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff and border policies that have reduced the flow of immigrant workers. File Photo b»»»

More than EUR 400,000 and other valuables have been seized in an anti-money laundering operation by the National Investigation Service, the National Police General Directorate and the State Agency for National Security under the supervision of the Sofia City Prosecution Office, the prosecution offi»»»

The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Bulgaria agreed on Tuesday to hear three constitutional cases on the selection of chairs of the State Agency for National Security (SANS), State Agency Technical Operations (SATO), and the State Intelligence Agency (SIA). The complaints, filed by a group »»»

BELGRADE - Serbia and the EU signed on Monday a 219.9 mln euro financing agreement for 2025-2027 under the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA III), and the amount includes a 139.4 mln euro EU grant. "With additional funds of 80.5 mln euros, the Republic of Serbia will support the implemen»»»

GENEVA, Dec 16 (Kuna) -- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk strongly condemned the killing of six UN peacekeepers in drone strikes on a UN base in Kadugli - the capital city of South Kordofan State, Sudan, on December 13.Targeting peacekeeping personnel may amount to a war crime,»»»

Two Hezbollah members were killed Tuesday in two Israeli drone strikes in south Lebanon and the Chouf district, the Israeli army said. In the Chouf district town of Sibline, near Sidon, around 40 kilometers from the nearest border with Israel, a pickup truck was targeted, resulting in the death of »»»

The budget extension bill will be the first item on the agenda of Wednesday’s plenary session. Earlier in the day, the bill was approved by the parliamentary budget committee. The budget issue is also among the topics discussed in government-forming consultations with the president and political pa»»»

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, joined more than 200 local dignitaries and families in Deira on Tuesday to launch the ‘Dubai Lunch’ initiative, a new programme»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, conducted a comprehensive review of the strategic plan at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation headquarters at Mina Rashid on December 16. The visit saw Sheikh Mansoor receive»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 16 (KUNA) -- The Amiri Diwan on Tuesday mourned the demise of Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Sabah Al-Nasser Al-Sabah at the age of 67.The funeral service is to take place at 2:36 p.m. local time tomorrow. (end) ao»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Airport has updated its festive travel forecasts, revealing that December 28 will now be the busiest day of the year, according to Dubai Airports, the operator of the world's busiest hub, DXB, and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Sign up for our daily business news»»»

Katharina BahnThe EU wants to support Ukraine with the help of frozen Russian state assets. But Moscow is fighting back, and is suing the Belgian financial services provider Euroclear, which manages the assets. https://p.dw.com/p/55PpqAdvertisementThe European Union plans to use frozen Russian asse»»»

Several people cut roast meat during the launch of the Grilling World Cup, in Montevideo, Uruguay, in March 2024. The country was expected to export about 548,000 metric tons of beef in 2025, generating nearly $2.7 billion in revenue. File Photo by Mara Quintero/EPA Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Uruguay is set »»»

Thousands of dinosaur footprints dating back 210 million years have been found in a national park in northern Italy. The footprints - some of which are up to 40cm (15in) in diameter - are aligned in parallel rows, and many show clear traces of toes and claws. It is thought the dinosaurs were prosau»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States has told Ukraine to accept its "platinum standard" offer of security guarantees or lose it, The Telegraph newspaper reported, citing US officials. US officials reportedly warned that the guarantees "will not be on the table forever," arguing that both Ukraine an»»»

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, joined more than 200 local dignitaries and families in Deira on Tuesday to launch the ‘Dubai Lunch’ initiative, a new programme»»»

Igor Kolomoisky emerged from the rough-and-tumble 1990s with one of Ukraine’s largest business empires and a reputation for ruthlessness. Having built PrivatBank into Ukraine’s largest bank, he plundered it for billions in an elaborate scheme that RT sheds new light on after examining hundreds of p»»»

Tunis, 16 Dec (TAP) — Tunisia observes, on Wednesday 17 December, the 15th anniversary of the outbreak of the Tunisian Revolution, a defining turning point in the country’s contemporary history.This foundational event initiated profound political...»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. envoy Tom Barack discussed in their meeting on Monday a framework to “continue civil dialogue with Lebanon, with expectations that it will soon expand to additional areas,” diplomatic sources told the Israel Hayom newspaper. Two weeks ago, a first »»»

South Korean company will team up with Washington on $7.4 billion project. Korea Zinc’s factory in South Korea. The world’s largest zinc manufacturer will build a new smelter in the United States in cooperation with Washington. Photo courtesy of Korea Zinc SEOUL, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Non-ferrous metal »»»

The Department of Defense is escalating its investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., over a video he made with other Congressional Democrats telling service members to disobey illegal orders. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- The Pentagon is ramping up its investig»»»

Deputy Foreign Minister Elena Shekerletova met with Cypriot Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna in Brussels on Monday, her Ministry said on Tuesday. The meeting took place on the eve of the six-month Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, beginning January 12026, and included »»»

China's Foreign Ministry on Monday revealed that Philippine personnel threatened Chinese law enforcement officers with knives during a recent, organized provocation near Xianbin Jiao in the South China Sea. An exclusive video footage obtained by the Global Times on the same day showed that Philippi»»»

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KUWAIT, Dec 16 (KUNA) -- Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy and Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Dr. Subaih Abdulaziz Al-Mukhaizeem discussed with head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission in Kuwait Francisco Parodi th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) received Three-Star Environmental Accreditation from the FIA – its highest level of recognition for environmental performance. LIC stands out as the world’s only venue to hold FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation that hosts Formula 1, MotoGP, an»»»

The Tripoli based Libyan government reported today that the African Development Bank (AfDB) has adopted a new cooperation strategy with Libya for the period 2025–2028, aimed at supporting economic recovery, reconstruction, and diversification. The Bank explained that the strategy, approved by the G»»»

A 16-year-old girl in Athens is facing two felony charges and one misdemeanor after stabbing her 14-year-old classmate at a school in Kypseli. She has been charged with attempted murder, carrying a weapon on school grounds and unlawful use of a weapon, and has been referred to a juvenile investigat»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange index closed lower on Tuesday, falling by 31.28 points, or 0.29%, to end the session at 10,726.68 points. Trading saw about 85.66 million shares exchanged, with a total value of approximately QAR 263.6 million, across 17,021 transactions spanning all sectors. Shares o»»»

DOHA: On the occasion of Qatar National Day, observed annually on December 18, the Amiri Diwan has announced that Thursday, December 18, 2025, will be an official holiday. Employees will resume work on Sunday, December 21, 2025.»»»

Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported today that Akakus Oil Operations successfully drilled and commissioned well A-46 with a production capacity of 3,750 barrels of oil per day. This, the NOC added, marks a new milestone within its planned 2025 drilling programme. On a wider outloo»»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cleveland Metroparks (@clevemetroparks) Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Cleveland Metroparks announced a fisher -- an animal related to weasels and ferrets -- has been caught on camera in a city wildlife area for the first time in over a century. Cleveland Metroparks, »»»

Philippine armed forces advance into Marawi city on the southern island of Mindanao amid fierce fighting with foreign Islamist fighters and local rebels allied to ISIS in May 2017. The then-President and former mayor of Davao City, Rodrigo Duterte, declared martial law in the region days later. Aus»»»

1 of 4 | President Donald Trump signs an executive order designating fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction" in the Oval Office of the White House on Monday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 15 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Monday designated illicit fentanyl as a "weapon of mas»»»

1 of 3 | A total 1,435 couples locked lips under festive sprigs to break the Guinness World Record for the most couples kissing underneath the mistletoe. Photo courtesy of the DowntownDC Business Improvement District Dec. 15 (UPI) -- A total 1,435 couples locked lips under festive sprigs in Washing»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE Jose Antonio Kast on his victory in the presidential elections in the Republic of Chile, wishing him success and the relations between the two countries further progress and prosperity.»»»

DOHA: Qatar is set to make history by being the first country to host two major FIFA finals in two consecutive days. The FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final Qatar 2025 will take place 24 hours ahead of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Final, showcasing the country’s ability to host multiple mega-sporting e»»»

Tunis, Dec 16 (TAP) – As the end of 2025 approaches and a new fiscal year begins, Tunisia is working to ensure the sustainability of the olive oil sector, which has recorded a bumper harvest, as well as major crop farming that requires equipment...»»»

The decision-making Executive Bureau of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) resigned Tuesday, the party announced on its website. A meeting of the National Council of the party has been scheduled for January 10, 2026. "The members of the leadership of the Left made this decision as an act of collec»»»

Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev met with representatives of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) – New Beginning on Tuesday as part of the second day of government-forming talks following the resignation of the Rosen Zhelyazkov Cabinet. Attending the consultations were Deputy Floor Leaders J»»»

Pakistani and Russian politicians and experts opened a bilateral forum on Monday by asserting that the global balance of power is shifting toward Eurasia and the Global South, criticizing Western hegemony and vowing to strengthen their strategic partnership. Speaking at the Russia-Pakistan Eurasian»»»

Dubai: Dubai will host the fifth edition of the World Police Summit from 23 to 25 June 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Organised by Dubai Police in partn»»»

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim that Canberra’s policies were to blame for a deadly attack on a Jewish holiday gathering near Sydney. Two Islamist gunmen killed 15 people and wounded dozens of others during a Hanukkah celebr»»»

Tunis, Dec 16 (TAP)-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti met with a group of Tunisian nationals residing within the consular jurisdiction of Tunisia's Embassy in Riyadh.The attendees comprised highly skilled...»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut opened the 3rd Serbia - Our Family conference on Tuesday, noting that demography was the most important issue and that, in a first for the country, Serbia had established a Family and Demography Council, the highest coordinating mechanism for demography. "The task »»»

Dubai: The Dubai Court of Cassation has set a key judicial precedent regarding the calculation of deadlines for the Attorney General’s appeals in the interest of the final rulings issued In civil lawsuits. The ruling came in response to an appeal filed by Counsellor Essam Al-Humaidan, the Attorney »»»

Crypto.com was under siege. For more than a year, the firm had been investigated by President Joe Biden's Democratic administration, part of an aggressive push to regulate the largely unregulated cryptocurrency industry. Financial regulators had told the company that enforcement action was likely. »»»

On a recent December day, Mark Latino and a handful of his workers spun sheets of vinyl into tinsel for Christmas tree branches. They worked on a custom-made machine that's nearly a century old, churning out strands of bright silver tinsel along its 35-foot (10-meter) length. Latino is the CEO of L»»»

DOHA: The Organizing Committee for the National Day Celebrations of the State of Qatar has invited the public to attend the National Day Parade, scheduled to take place on December 18 at the Doha Corniche. According to the Ministry of Culture, entrances to the parade area will open to the public at»»»

Baghdad: Iraq’s transport ministry said Tuesday that a flight operated by Greece’s Aegean Airlines had been the first European aircraft in 35 years to land at Baghdad’s international airport. In a statement, the ministry said the arrival signalled “Iraq’s return to the European aviation map” and us»»»