Mellitah Oil & Gas Company reported yesterday that it had successfully brought well B3-26 in the Bouri offshore field back into production on the same day at a rate of 2,000 barrels of oil per day. The company said this was achieved after replacing the well’s submersible control unit, located 165 m»»»

During consultations with the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) here on Thursday, ahead of the procedure to hand out mandates for forming a new government, President Rumen Radev said that the legislature should aim to open up the Electoral Code, as this is their duty. He added that the necessa»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday that he considers the idea of ​​confiscating Russian assets "dead" because there is enough EU countries to block it if it was voted on. "In my opinion, the case of frozen Russian assets is dead. I saw last night that there ar»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s Federal National Council (FNC) has approved 16 recommendations aimed at strengthening national birth rates, forwarding them to the government for consideration following earlier deliberations held in the presence of ministers and senior officials. The recommendations, discussed dur»»»

Today, at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh, Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu called on deputies to work actively and spare no effort. «We have a lot of bills that need to be considered. Some of them are in the economic sphere and require consideration in three readings. Therefore, I urge you to wor»»»

Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) Floor Leader Hayri Sadakov attended a government-forming consultation with President Rumen Radev on Thursday. The head of State is holding such consultations with all political forces prior to handing the cabinet-forming mandates. "It is practically impossible»»»

Aleppo, Dec. 18 (SANA) The Aleppo Palace of Justice hosted Thursday the second public hearing in the trial of defendants accused of violations during events in Syria’s coastal region. Judge Jomaa al-Anzi, head of the National Independent Committee for Investigation and Fact-Finding into the coastal»»»

In a live interview from Brussels, Prime Minister Orbán declared the European Union’s proposal to hand over frozen Russian assets to Ukraine a "dead issue" and "nothing short of a declaration of war." The prime minister underscored Hungary’s rejection of any plan that could implicate the country in»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company sealed a landmark $11 billion structured financing deal Wednesday to tap future gas production from the Hail and Ghasha project, partnering with Eni and PTTEP. The non-recourse transaction, backed by over 20 global and regional banks, monetises midstream output»»»

Tunis, Dec. 18 (TAP)- The weather on Thursday is foggy in the morning, growing partly cloudy with scattered showers expected in the southwest and central western regions. The rain will move gradually elsewhere overnight, the National Institute of...»»»

Dubai: In the high-profile 2017 Kerala actor abduction and sexual assault case, actor Dileep’s first wife, Manju Warrier, had alleged in court that Dileep was angry with the survivor. The trial court, however, dismissed these claims, citing a lack of corroborative evidence, according to reports. Re»»»

Parents (or adoptive parents) of children up to the age of 12 will be entitled to flexible working hours throughout the year, following the National Assembly’s final approval of amendments to the Labour Code at second reading. The initial proposal foresaw this option only during the summer school h»»»

Dubai: Prepare for a wet and windy day. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has confirmed that the UAE is entering the peak of the 'Al Bashayer' low-pressure system today, Thursday, December 18. While parts of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah have already witnessed heavy downpours and hail this morn»»»

Abu Dhabi: All government departments and authorities in Abu Dhabi, in coordination with their partners, have announced heightened readiness and the mobilisation of emergency teams to deal with the expected weather conditions. Authorities affirmed that field teams are fully prepared to respond to a»»»

Gold prices were broadly steady on Thursday, supported by dovish Federal Reserve signals but restrained by a resilient dollar ahead of key US inflation data this week, while silver hovered near record highs. Spot gold fell 0.2% to $4,333.12 an ounce as of 0652 GMT, after rising more than 1% late on»»»

Two drill rappers from Liverpool who were seen carrying guns and parading with troops in Somalia during a cross-border clan conflict could be questioned by police upon their return to the UK, the BBC has learned. British citizens Abdifatah Gulaid, 31, and Noah Ihiekwe, 30, travelled to the north-ea»»»

Thousands of African objects "given, stolen and forcefully taken" at the height of the British Empire have gone on display at a museum and curators admit they have almost no record of where they came from. The items have been taken out of storage by Manchester Museum and placed in its Africa Hub to»»»

Twins have been born in Kyzyl-Kiya, Batken region — two boys. Aibek Shamenov, Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the region, congratulated the family on this joyous occasion. He visited the renovated Kyzyl-Kiya City Maternity Hospital, which underwent a major renovation funded by the republican »»»

Residents in the remote Turkmen village of Bokurdak have long depended on the Karakum Desert for their livelihoods, cultivating every square meter they can in a constant battle with nature. It is a battle that some fear they are now losing. Over recent years, large dunes have started encroaching on»»»

The US Congress on Wednesday permanently ended sanctions imposed on Syria under ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, paving the way for the return of investment to the war-ravaged nation. President Donald Trump had already twice suspended the implementation of sanctions in response to calls from Saudi Ar»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of Vietnam to Qatar H E Nguyen Huy Hiep has said that Qatar is contributing to peaceful solutions in a number of complex regional and international conflicts. “On the occasion of Qatar National Day, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations and best wishes to Amir H »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Day is a proud celebration of Qatar’s unity, heritage, and national identity, as well as the enduring values of resilience, progress, and collective purpose that continue to guide the country’s development, said Ambassador of Sierra Leone H E Ahmed Tejan Fadlu-Deen. In h»»»

Doha, Qatar: In celebration of Qatar National Day, Old Doha Port will welcome families, residents, and visitors to experience a destination-wide program of heritage-led activities across Mina District and Mina Park, reflecting the Port’s identity as a historic maritime gateway and a living destinat»»»

Doha:, Qatar The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) announced that its Master of Science in Human Resource Management has been officially accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the world’s leading professional body for HR and people development.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, the world’s leading institution for modern and contemporary art from the Arab world, announced that a major campus expansion is under way, led by the celebrated Lebanese-born architect Lina Ghotmeh, founder and principal of the Paris-based studio Lina»»»

Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) MP Ivaylo Mirchev acused MRF - New Beginning of telling lies regarding their Floor Leader Delyan Peevski's security datail. Speaking to journalists in Parliament on Thursday, he commented on MRF - New Beginning's Wednesday statement which included i»»»

Favorable conditions are being created in Kyrgyzstan for the sustainable growth of the fisheries industry, the development of aquaculture, and the attraction of investment in the sector, the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture reported. According to the ministry, a comprehensive identificat»»»

The United Nations and aid groups warned on Wednesday that humanitarian operations in the Palestinian territories, particularly Gaza, were at risk of collapse if Israel does not lift impediments that include a "vague, arbitrary, and highly politicized" registration process. Dozens of international »»»

Warner Bros. is telling shareholders of the company that it believes a $72 billion buyout offer from Netflix is superior, and to reject a hostile takeover bid from Paramount Skydance. Paramount went hostile with its bid last week, asking shareholders to reject the deal with Netflix favored by the b»»»

Belgium Prime Minister Bart De Wever said Thursday that guarantees offered by the EU over a plan to use Russian assets for Ukraine are so far "insufficient". "Belgium will not accept a solution where we are the only one bearing both the risks and the responsibility," De Wever told Belgian lawmakers»»»

Doha, Qatar: Attorney General of the State of Qatar H E Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi met separately with Prosecutor General of the Republic of Azerbaijan Kamran H E Aliyev and Vice-President of the Egyptian Court of Cassation and Chairman of the Egyptian Money Laundering and Terrorist Fina»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ideal Indian School (IIS) celebrated Qatar National Day with a series of activities showcasing its patronage in this great nation. Students from both the morning and evening sessions actively participated in the parade, cultural show, and exhibition showcasing Qatar’s rich culture and »»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Debates releases a new episode of its global town hall series, “National Identity and the Modern State”, filmed at Bradford Literature Festival (BLF). The event brought together students from Qatar, the UK and beyond alongside leading thinkers to explore how national identity inte»»»

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) H E Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al Kaabi met with Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Qatar H E Zaid Mufleh Al Lawzi. The meeting discussed a number of issues of mutual interest. It also discussed bilateral cooperation in the security»»»

WASHINGTON: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met in Washington with US Vice President HE JD Vance. The meeting focused on discussing the strong, strategic bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the US, as well as the m»»»

About 49.3% of net electricity generated in the European Union in the third quarter of this year (Q3) came from renewable energy sources, marking an increase of 3.8% compared to a share of 47.5% recorded in the same period in 2024, data published by the European Statistical Office (Eurostat) show. »»»

Transelectrica has put into operation, after the successful completion of technical tests, the first STATCOM (Static Synchronous Compensator) installation in the Electric Transmission Network (RET), in the 400/220/110/20 kV Sibiu Sud power station. The investment is part of a major project financed»»»

E-Acumulatori.ro, one of the leading providers of renewable energy solutions and installer of photovoltaic systems in Romania, announces a 30% increase in turnover in the first 10 months of this year compared to the same period in 2024. The company estimates that it will exceed the threshold of 10 »»»

The largest battery energy storage capacity in Romania - 200 MW power and 400 MWh capacity - was operationalized, Minister of Energy, Bogdan Ivan announced."Today, the largest battery energy storage capacity in Romania was put into operation: 200 MW power and 400 MWh storage capacity. In short: cle»»»

Electricity prices rose the most in November, up 62.36% year-on-year, but with a decrease of 2.52% compared with the previous month, followed by district heating, which increased 18.8% annually, and rail transport, up 18.59% year-on-year, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics »»»

JT Terminal Constanta announces the completion of the construction of the petroleum products terminal, namely the eight storage tanks, together with the related technological installations. The construction works of the terminal were carried out according to the investment program. Starting with Ja»»»

Romania's primary energy resources increased by 4.9% in the first ten months of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, while final electricity consumption was 0.2% lower, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Monday.According to the consolidated data, from Ja»»»

Greenvolt Group, through Greenvolt Power – one of the leading developers of large-scale wind, solar, and battery energy projects ...»»»

OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in Southeastern-Eastern Europe announces the completion of an investment at the Petrobrazi refinery: a new sulphur recovery unit, valued at 45 million euro, the company informs in a press release on Wednesday.According to the source, this project i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Representatives of international government bodies and civil society organisations said combating corruption is a fundamental condition for economic growth and national recovery. The remarks came during a session on building coalitions to fight corruption and advance reforms in Asia an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Day is a revered day that stands as a timeless testament to the Nation’s sovereignty, unity, and the enduring vision that has guided Qatar’s journey toward progress, dignity, and purpose in the modern world, the Ambassador of Kenya H E Mohamed Nur Adan, has said. In his »»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Qatar H E Marat Nuraliev has said Qatar’s constructive role and valued contribution to peace, stability and development at the regional and international levels are deeply appreciated “On behalf of the Government and the people of the Kyrgyz Republi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela H E Yvan Gil received a copy of the credentials of H E Salman bin Nabit Al Khulaifi as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Venezuela.»»»

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference a day after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, on Monday, December 15, 2025. On Thursday, he announced plans to crack down on hate speech. Photo by Steven Markham/EPA Dec. 18 (UPI) -- Austral»»»