The Libyan army chief has been killed in an air crash in Turkey. Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four others were on board a Falcon 50 aircraft flying out of the Turkish capital, Ankara. In a post on X, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said signal with the business jet was lost at 20:52»»»

Dubai: Emirates has turned its flagship superjumbo into the “Sleigh380”, complete with a glowing red nose straight out of Rudolph’s playbook, and suddenly Santa’s ride has gone fully long-haul. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dubai airline’s annual Christmas greeti»»»

Clashes erupted between Syrian security forces and Kurdish fighters on Monday as top Turkish officials visited Damascus ahead of a deadline to implement a deal between the government and Kurdish-led forces in the country's northeast. Syria's state-run SANA news agency reported that two civilians we»»»

The grandfather of a three-year-old boy who recently died of starvation in Alexandroupolis, northern Greece, is expected to be discharged from the city hospital on Tuesday. The 45-year-old was beaten up on Monday by unknown individuals from the area, while the family’s home was also targeted, leavi»»»

To support Talas farmers, the government allocated 100 million soms for the purchase of beans this fall. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Torobaev announced this in an interview with Birinchi Radio. According to him, in the fall, when the market price of beans traditi»»»

Drivers faced widespread traffic disruptions across Greece as farmers continued their protests over delayed EU subsidy payments and other grievances on major highways ahead of the holidays, with authorities enforcing road diversions. Farmers said they intend to facilitate holiday travel by rearrang»»»

The city of Talas is set to officially gain sister-city status with the Turkish city of Göreme in the near future. The Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in Talas region, Ermat Dzhumaev, announced. According to him, an official delegation from Göreme, led by Mayor Ömer Eren, arrived in Tal»»»

Dubai: With Christmas just days away, shoppers across the UAE are making their final preparations, driving a steady rise in footfall at supermarkets and neighbourhood markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Demand is strongest for festive food, bakery items and home d»»»

Farmers once again closed the Halkida bridge, which connects the island of Evia with mainland Greece, from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. To facilitate travel ahead of the holiday period, farmers in Evia have decided not to carry out any further road closures from Tuesday through Friday. In Central Gre»»»

Russia has intensified its strikes on the southern Ukrainian region of Odesa, causing widespread power cuts and threatening the region's maritime infrastructure. Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said Moscow was carrying out "systematic" attacks on the region. Last week, he warned that»»»

The grandfather of a three-year-old boy who died in a state of severe malnutrition several days ago was assaulted by unknown perpetrators at the family home in Alexandroupoli, northeastern Greece, and has been hospitalized in critical condition. The attack reportedly occurred just days after the ch»»»

A one-year-old Palestinian girl evacuated from Gaza with severe nutritional problems is back in hospital in the territory after being returned there from Jordan. Siwar Ashour, whose story the BBC has followed for several months, was repatriated to Gaza on 3 December after completing her medical tre»»»

Damascus, Dec. 22 (SANA) In a joint press conference at the People’s Palace in Damascus, Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, addressed key issues discussed with the Turkish delegation, emphasizing efforts to enhance bilateral relations and the integration o»»»

Skopje, 19 December 2025 (MIA) - Two companies from Turkey and Germany have confirmed they will invest in Macedonia, said Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski on Friday. PM Mickoski said the two companies from the high-tech sector will invest about EUR 80 million and open about 1,000 jobs, while addin»»»

A high-level Turkish delegation is set to meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus Monday, Turkey's foreign ministry announced. Both countries have developed close ties since the toppling of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad late last year, and the visit by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and De»»»

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has called for renewed military action against Hamas and Hezbollah if they fail to disarm and accused the Palestinian Islamist group of consolidating its power in Gaza. The Republican politician, on a visit to Israel, is a staunch ally of U.S. President Donald Trump. Beg»»»

Dubai: As Christmas approaches and offices across the UAE enter the year-end slowdown, many employees are asking a familiar question: Is Christmas Day a public holiday in the UAE? The short answer is no. Christmas is not listed among the UAE’s official public holidays under the Cabinet resolution r»»»

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has called for renewed military action against Hamas and Hezbollah if they fail to disarm and accused the Palestinian Islamist group of consolidating its power in Gaza. The Republican politician, on a visit to Israel, is a staunch ally of U.S. President Donald Trump. Beg»»»

Doha, Dec. 22 (SANA) Head of the Syrian Central Authority for Auditing and Inspection, Amer al-Ali held separate talks with Russian and Turkish officials on anti-corruption and asset recovery cooperation in Doha, Qatar. The meetings, held during the 11th session of the Conference of the States Part»»»

Libya’s Customs Authority reported yesterday that last Friday (19 December) members of the Investigation Unit of the Tripoli Anti-Smuggling and Narcotics Department, assigned to Mitiga International Airport, thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large sum of foreign currency. The suspect, identified as »»»

Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is inspired by the acts of kindness of a fourth-century Christian saint? And have you heard about the modern-day Japan»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged the disarmament of Hamas but voiced hope for headway on reaching the next stage of a Gaza ceasefire as regional officials met. Top officials of Qatar and Egypt -- key mediators of the ceasefire -- and regional power Turkey headed Friday to Miami to meet»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and US special envoy Steve Witkoff have presented a draft reconstruction plan for Gaza to potential investors, The Wall Street Journal reported. The blueprint of the futuristic resort called "Project Sunrise," drafted by Kush»»»

Egypt’s non-oil exports increased by 18 per cent to reach $44.392bn during the first 11 months of 2025, compared with $37.544bn during the same period in 2024. The trade deficit contracted by 12 per cent to $30.346bn, down from $34.421bn in the previous year, according to a report from the General »»»

Ankara ,Dec. 19 (SANA) Turkey welcomed the U.S. decision to repeal the “Caesar Act,” stressing the importance of this step in promoting stability and reconstruction in Syria. “We hope this step will further encourage international cooperation for Syria’s reconstruction and revival, thereby contribu»»»

Syria's foreign ministry on Friday welcomed the permanent ending by the United States of the so-called Caesar sanctions, paving the way for the return of investment to the war-ravaged nation. The U.S. Congress on Wednesday permanently ended the sanctions imposed on Syria under Bashar al-Assad, who »»»

As Christmas celebrations approach across the UAE, shoppers are on the hunt for a traditional centerpiece item: turkey. Once considered a niche product, turkey is now increasingly visible across supermarkets, traditional markets and butcher shops, as families and expats prepare for festive dinners »»»

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan has disrupted the activities of a transnational criminal group involved in large-scale economic smuggling in Osh region. As part of a special operation, 25 members of the scheme were detained, including two officers of the Customs Servi»»»

A top Hamas official said that talks in Miami on Friday to advance the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire must aim to end Israeli truce "violations" in the Palestinian territory. U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is to meet senior officials from Qatar, Egypt and Turkey in Fl»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ambitions for Israel hold a major key to what will occur in the Middle East in 2026. Photo by Abir Sultan/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, Dec. 19 (UPI) -- The conflict-ridden Middle East will stand at a critical juncture in 2026 after power shifts and unresolved war»»»

lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced plans to expand its international presence in 2026 with six new market entries – a record number for the brand in a single year – through its new franchise partnership model agreements. lululemon plans to launch in Greece, Austria, Poland, Hungary, and Romani»»»

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For more than a decade, the Greek island of Lesbos has been a symbol of Europe's migration crisis. Located close to Turkey, the island was a major entry point to the European Union back in 2015. But since then, arrivals have sharply decreased as Europe has tightened its border controls and outsourc»»»

The US Congress has voted to permanently repeal sweeping sanctions imposed on Syria under former leader Bashar al Assad, clearing the way for foreign investment and marking a significant shift in Washington’s policy towards the war-ravaged country following the rise of a new government. The US Cong»»»

A formal ceremony at the Third Air Base marked the official induction of eight F-16 Block 70 fighter jets into service with the Bulgarian Air Force. Senior government officials, military leadership and representatives of the United States attended the event, which coincided with the arrival of the »»»

AP news file photo of Naguib Sawiris The Chairman of Orascom Investment Holding (OIH), Naguib Sawiris, has announced his intention to compete for the management contract of the Hurghada International Airport. Sawiris revealed that OIH has recently been approached by prominent British and French fir»»»

All eight F-16 Block 70 fighter jets under the first contract between Bulgaria and the United States are now at the air base, outgoing Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said here Thursday. He was speaking at an official ceremony at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, where the aircraft were presented. Those a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the 2025 National Day Parade, which took place this morning on the Doha Corniche with wide participation from the country's military and security forces. Also present at the parade were Personal Representative of HH the Amir HH Sheik»»»

DOHA: His Highnessthe Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the State’s 2025 National Day parade, held this morning on the Doha Corniche, with broad participation from the country’s military and security entities. Also attending the parade were Personal Representative »»»

For the first time ever, customs officers seized live corals in a failed smuggling attempt via the Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint on the Bulgarian - Turkish border, the Customs Agency in Svilengrad announced Thursday. The corals were discovered in the cargo compartment of a bus traveling on a route fr»»»

OQ, Oman’s global integrated energy group, has commissioned the Ladayn Polymer Programme at Suhar Industrial City during an official ceremony held today under the patronage of Sheikh Dr. Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones. The inaug»»»

Trigon Dom Maklerski expects the WIG index to reach a new record of around 130,000 points in 2026, despite a roughly 40% rise in 2025. The brokerage argues that the rally is supported by fundamentals: a growing economy, falling interest rates and low valuations, with the Polish market trading at an»»»

US President Donald Trump has added partisan and subjective plaques to his White House presidential "Walk of Fame", taking personal swipes at his predecessors Joe Biden and Barack Obama and repeating false claims about his 2020 election defeat. US President Donald Trump, who has made no mystery of »»»

The Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) returns to Tripoli for its fourth edition, taking place from 24–26 January 2026 under the official endorsement of the Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Oil & Gas, National Oil Corporation (NOC), and the Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAOL). T»»»

Hezbollah’s Arab and international relations official, Ammar al-Moussawi, has been carrying out a secret visit to Saudi Arabia for the past three days, the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper reported on Wednesday. The daily noted that Moussawi had visited Turkey on December 6-7 at the head of a Hezbollah del»»»

It is premature to introduce online voting in Kyrgyzstan’s elections, President Sadyr Japarov stated today at the first session of the new Zhogorku Kenesh. The head of state noted that after the snap parliamentary elections, he met with representatives of international missions to discuss the possi»»»

Freedom Bank Kazakhstan will establish a subsidiary in Kyrgyzstan, which will subsequently become a bank, Forbes Kazakhstan reports. Photo Forbes Kazakhstan . Timur Turlov The bank will operate as a closed joint-stock company called Freedom Bank KG. Its authorized capital will be 1 billion soms, co»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The United States Air Force’s premier ceremonial and musical units in the region, the US Air Forces Central Band and the US Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team, will represent the US at the first-ever Doha International Music and Marching Festival in Doha, Qatar, Dec. 16-20, 2025. This la»»»

The Kyrgyz Republic has completed the procedures to join the multilateral permit system of the Europe—Caucasus—Asia Transport Corridor (TRACECA). The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan reported. The TRACECA permit grants carriers the right to carry out road transportation across»»»