BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric congratulated his Czech counterpart Petr Macinka on taking office and added that he looked forward to meeting with him. "I look forward to the opportunity to engage in a productive exchange of views on advancing the Serbia-Czech Republic partnership, building on o»»»

Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Authority has launched its dedicated camp as part of the Liwa International Festival 2026, held in Liwa City, Al Dhafra Region, from 12 December 2025 to 3 January 2026. This participation comes within the framework of the Authority’s ongoing efforts to enhance preventive awa»»»

Iran's rial slid further Monday to a new record low of more than 1.3 million to the U.S. dollar, deepening the currency's collapse less than two weeks after it first breached the 1.2-million mark amid sanctions pressure and regional tensions. Currency traders in Tehran quoted the dollar above 1.3 m»»»

Shares opened higher in Europe after a retreat Monday in Asia following Wall Street's worst day in three weeks. The price of bitcoin sank as traders braced for an interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan, expected later in the week. Germany's DAX gained 0.3% to 24,254.58 and the CAC 40 in Paris was »»»

Since he started growing cannabis at 14, Mohamed Makhlouf has lived in the shadows, losing sleep while bracing for a knock on his door from authorities that could mean prison or his entire harvest confiscated. But after decades of operating in secret, Makhlouf finally has gained peace of mind as Mo»»»

A quarterly survey of major Japanese manufacturers released Monday shows business sentiment improving to its best level in four years, even after President Trump raised tariffs on goods from the U.S. ally to a baseline level of 15%. The Bank of Japan is bound to take the results of its quarterly "t»»»

The U.S. administration is currently preventing Israel from escalating its strikes in Lebanon, pressing it to settle for limited attacks, Israel’s Channel 12 said. Quoting reports issued in Washington and Jerusalem, the channel said the Israeli security establishment is pushing for a broad operatio»»»

Paris, France: The Louvre closed its doors to thousands of disappointed visitors on Monday as staff launched a rolling strike to protest working conditions at the Paris landmark, two months after a shocking robbery. Staff assembled outside the museum's world-famous glass pyramid, blocking the main »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received the credentials of new Bulgarian Ambassador to Belgrade Angel Angelov on Monday and said Serbia was committed to boosting economic cooperation with Bulgaria. "With the newly-appointed ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria, I discussed strength»»»

The Spanish government has fined property rentals giant Airbnb €64m (£56m) for advertising unlicensed apartments. It also said that some of the properties advertised in the popular tourist destination were banned from being rented. The fine, which cannot be appealed against, means Airbnb has to wit»»»

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney as an “act of evil anti-Semitism,” vowing a decisive response to the attack. The incident left at least 12 people dead and more than two dozen wounded. The attack on Sunday was perpetrated by two gunmen who »»»

Dubai: A day after a screening of a film starring Malayalam actor Dileep was halted mid-way aboard a KSRTC public bus following protests by a woman passenger, the actor has been dropped from a public religious event in Kochi amid mounting backlash after his acquittal in the high-profile Kerala acto»»»

A 14-year-old student was injured in a stabbing incident at a high school in Kypseli, central Athens, on Monday. The student arrived at the principal’s office with a wound to her arm caused by a sharp object. Police said the incident followed an altercation between students. The injured girl was ta»»»

The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has sent a new batch of advanced Su-34 fighter-bombers to the Russian Armed Forces for use during the special military operation. The cutting-edge jets are enhanced with the latest combat experience in mind, UAC noted, and are ready to strike ground, surface, a»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Civil Defence has issued a stern public safety warning, urging residents to prioritise their lives and immediate evacuation during fire incidents, and avoid the growing habit of recording fires on smartphones. As part of its “Spark of Awareness”campaign, the authority highlight»»»

Neuchâtel, Switzerland: John Howe, the illustrator who brought J.R.R. Tolkien's universe to life, is now inviting the world into his mind's eye by setting up his studio in a medieval prison-turned-museum in Switzerland. The 68-year-old is famed for his interpretation of Tolkien's literary work, whi»»»

Paris: The Louvre closed its doors to thousands of disappointed visitors on Monday as staff launched a rolling strike to protest working conditions at the Paris landmark, two months after a shocking robbery. Staff assembled outside the museum’s world-famous glass pyramid, blocking the main entrance»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has told President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam that he is against postponing the parliamentary elections from spring to summer, pro-Hezbollah al-Akhbar newspaper reported Monday. The daily said Aoun and Salam proposed to delay the elections to the summe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received today, December 15, 2025, HE Hussein Al-Sheikh, Vice President of the State of Palestine, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, the cooperation relations»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has opened the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (COSP11) in Doha. The conference, which runs from December 15 to»»»

Talks between Ukraine and the US aimed at reaching a peace deal with Russia are continuing in Berlin for a second day. Zelensky and his chief negotiator Rustem Umerov met US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner for five hours on Sunday, joined by German Chancellor Friedri»»»

The last section of the Patra-Pyrgos highway opened December 4 in the presence of Christos Dimas, Greek minister of transport and infrastructure. This milestone marks a new step in Greece’s strategy of expanding its national road network through the concession model, which drives the modernization »»»

Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev will continue government-forming consultations with representatives of parliamentary groups in the 51st National Assembly on Tuesday, the head of State's Press Secretariat said. The consultations follow the resignation of the Cabinet, announced by Prime Minister Ros»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian Public Prosecutor's Office for Organised Crime indicted on Monday Culture Minister Nikola Selakovic and three other people for illegal actions in the process of abolishing the status of cultural good attributed to the army General Staff building in central Belgrade. In a stat»»»

Abu Dhabi: The National Meteorological Centre (NCM) has outlined the characteristics of the second and third weather waves currently influencing conditions across the UAE, providing insight into the evolving atmospheric patterns affecting the country. According to the NCM, the second wave brought r»»»

In an exciting development within the world of football, Egyptian businessman Amir Garranah has successfully acquired a 90% stake in Spanish football club CF Badalona through his company, M2A Sports Management. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Garranah, who has long dreamed of own»»»

Tunis, Dec. 15 (TAP) – The Tunisian Judges Association said on Monday that the Ministry of Justice, through the General Inspectorate, has issued summonses to several judges to question them about their opinions and critical positions regarding the...»»»

U.S. envoy Tom Barrack will arrive Monday in Israel for talks with top officials on preventing escalation in Syria and Lebanon, media reports said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested the cancellation of a trial session scheduled for Monday to allow him to meet with the U.S. officia»»»

For BASF, green transformation, sustainable agriculture, and competitiveness are the most important topics where progress in research and development is essential. “Innovation has always been part of BASF’s DNA. Especially in these volatile times, it is crucial to leverage our innovative strength t»»»

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Ankara, Dec. 15 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called a stable Syria, free from foreign interference, a significant gain for the entire region. He reaffirmed that Turkey would continue to support the Syrian people in their efforts towards stability and reconstruction. Speaking at the 1»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has secured five‑star accreditation from the EFQM Foundation, represented by the Urban Planning Sector. This groundbreaking milestone underscores the ministry’s commitment to institutional excellence and performance quality based on the highest global stand»»»

Amman: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jordan’s Amman Monday afternoon as he kicked off his three-nation tour which will also include visits to Ethiopia and the Sultanate of Oman - all countries with which India shares both age-old civilisational ties, as well as extensive contemporary bila»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani met Monday with the HE Engineer Khaled Abdel Aziz, President of the Supreme Council for the Regulation of Media in Egypt. During the meeting, both sides reviewed aspects of cooperation and ways to support and de»»»

The product discovery process is going digital In 2026, the product discovery process will be almost entirely mediated by technology. Smartphones will remain the main hub of information, but personalized recommendations generated by AI, based on browsing history, purchasing behaviour, and stated pr»»»

Acting Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic Kanybek Dosmambetov held a working meeting with heads of private medical centers, the ministry’s press service reported. According to the ministry, the meeting participants addressed issues related to the development of the private healthcare sector,»»»

In 2026, an automated information system Investments (AIS) will be launched to enable electronic submission of applications, centralized data storage, and the creation of a unified digital register of investment projects. Ravshan Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency under the President o»»»

Beginner’s luck struck big time as a Chinese expat in Dubai bagged Dh100,000 in the Big Ticket Series Draw No. 281 on her very first try. Fortune smiled on Lin Zhao, a 40-year-old homemaker and part-time property agent, who has been calling Dubai home for the past 17 years. Also Read: Indian expat »»»

Damascus, Dec. 15 (SANA) The U.S. House of Representatives’ recent vote to repeal the Caesar Act sanctions on Syria marks a pivotal shift for the country’s economy. Experts view this as an opportunity for greater regional and international cooperation, with the potential to reshape Syria’s financia»»»

Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal and a delegation of Arab and foreign ambassadors and military attachés arrived Monday at the Tyre barracks at the start of a tour organized by the Lebanese Army to brief them on the implementation of the disarmament plan in the South Litani sector and Israel’s»»»

Dubai: AD Ports Group plans to launch a cash Mandatory Tender Offer (MTO) to acquire an additional stake in Egypt’s Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company (ALCN), a move that would give the group majority ownership and control of one of Egypt’s largest container terminal operators. Sign up f»»»

Romanian farmers will be eligible for extra financing as a result of a €25 million loan that Agricover Credit IFN SA is receiving from the European Investment Bank (EIB). Agricover Credit will channel the funds towards micro agricultural businesses seeking to improve productivity and environmental »»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev held a meeting focused on the implementation of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic «On the Special Financial Investment Territory Tamchy with a Special Legal Regime and Status.» It was noted at the meeting that the law was adopted in»»»

Dubai: Motorists are advised to expect delays on Al Amardi Street, heading towards Al Aweer from Emirates Road, following a traffic accident. Dubai Police took to social media to warn drivers of the accident, urging caution in a post on X. Authorities have reported slow-moving traffic in the area a»»»

Bondi Beach is almost unrecognisable. The sun is out but the surf is empty. The usually heaving main street is hushed. Helicopters track overhead. Forensic investigators - bright blue figures in the distance - comb over the crime scene from Sunday afternoon when two gunmen opened fire at an event m»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received at his office in the Amiri Diwan, the credentials of five new ambassadors to the State. His Highness received the credentials of HE Leila Adhieu Martin Manil, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan; HE Bil»»»

Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee criticized "Hezbollah's supporters" who attacked Lebanese President Joseph Aoun after the latter condemned a mass shooting at a Jewish holiday event that killed at least 11 people in Sydney. Adraee said those who "live on the rhetoric of death see a threat i»»»

Dubai: A new record for the world’s longest commercial flight route has been set by China Eastern Airlines, which has launched a 29-hour journey linking Shanghai and Buenos Aires, according to international media reports. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The flight cove»»»

A cartoon highlighting civilians of Sudan’s greater Kordofan region, who are among the hardest hit in the war between the army and the RSF, with tens of thousands killed and millions displaced, creating the world’s largest hunger and displacement crisis. By Abraham Augusthy | The Peninsula»»»

The European Union has contributed about 90% of foreign funding in Bulgaria since the communist regime was overthrown at the end of the 80's and the beginning of the 90's, according to a study on foreign aid in Bulgaria. The study, conducted by the Institute for Market Economics (IME), was presente»»»