Ukrainian prosecutors have exposed a criminal scheme that illegally siphoned off electricity worth millions of dollars from state-owned energy giant Ukrenergo. According to a statement by the Prosecutor General’s Office on Monday, officials at a commercial enterprise signed a supply contract with n»»»

Houthi rebels in Yemen have declared any Israeli presence in the breakaway region of Somaliland a legitimate military target. The warning comes days after Israel became the first country to recognize the independence of the Somalian territory. In a statement on Sunday, Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-H»»»

An U.N. truck passes the United Nations Relief and Works Agency girls school in the Deheisheh Refugee Camp near Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 5. A new, targeted model of U.S. humanitarian aid to the United Nations will not provide funding to Gaza projects. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License»»»

After weeks of buttery sweets, crisp latkes, rich stews and cheese-laden casseroles, I’m in the mood for meals that are lighter but still warming and cozy. Baechu Doenjang Guk, or Cabbage and Doenjang Soup as it’s called in English, is Joanne Lee Molinaro’s way of soothing her mind and body. Known »»»

Batoul Wehbe Between negotiation tables and confrontation arenas, between active diplomacy and attempts to derail it by force, the Islamic Republic of Iran moved through 2025 in one of the most sensitive and consequential years of its contemporary history. It was a year defined by the management of»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly plans to ask US President Donald Trump to approve or join new military strikes against Iran’s ballistic missile facilities, The Washington Post has claimed ahead of their meeting on Monday. In June, the US and Israel conducted a joint airstrike c»»»

New York, Dec.29 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, said that Israel has been occupying the Syrian Golan for nearly sixty years, and the UN General Assembly reaffirmed Syria’s sovereignty over the Golan this month, with 123 countries voting for the necessi»»»

A winter storm is dropping snow, ice and high winds on the Midwest Monday. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Dec. 29 (UPI) -- A winter storm is hitting the Midwest with strong winds, snow, ice and canceled flights expected. A winter rainstorm is happening in the northeast and the south»»»

Beyoncé has been declared a billionaire by Forbes, making her the fifth musician to join the world's wealthiest people. The American star has joined an elite group of musicians with 10-figure fortunes, Forbes reports, including Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z, who the»»»

On Sunday, a series of diplomatic contacts took place between both the US and Russia and between Washington and Kiev, which were presented as a potential turning point in discussions on a settlement of the Ukraine conflict. RT has compiled assessments from Russian politicians, experts, and journali»»»

The man charged with planting pipe bombs in Washington, DC, the night before the 6 January 2021 riot on Capitol Hill has confessed that he assembled and placed the two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), according to a new court filing. Brian Cole Jr, 30, told federal agents that he planted the bo»»»

Dubai is gearing up to welcome 2026 with spectacular celebrations, including record-breaking fireworks and a first-ever drone show at Dubai Frame. To make the most of the holiday, Dubai Municipality has announced extended hours for its public parks and recreational facilities on December 31, 2025, »»»

Tunis, Dec. 29 (TAP) - The Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) will hold a plenary session on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, starting at 10:00 a.m.According to a statement issued by the Assembly on Monday evening, the agenda includes...»»»

Palm Beach: President Donald Trump warned Iran against reconstituting its nuclear program Monday as he welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to his home in Florida for wide-ranging talks. The warning comes after Trump has insisted that Tehran's nuclear capabilities were "completely and»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces raid the village of Um Safa, north of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank: reports 29-12-2025 21:54 PM Latest News»»»

Tourists visit the Iguazu Falls in Iguazu National Park in Foz do Iguazu, Brazil, last week. Photo by Juan Pablo Pino/EPA Dec. 29 (UPI) -- International tourism across South America rebounded strongly in 2025, led by Brazil, which received nearly 9 million foreign visitors and consolidated its posi»»»

Doha: The Qatar Football Association's (QFA) Referees Department organised a field experience for a number of promising referees alongside elite referees, on the sidelines of their officiating matches in the Doha Bank Stars League. The field experience took place during the Al Arabi vs. Al Rayyan m»»»

A scheme to encourage climbers to bring their waste down from Mount Everest is being scrapped - with Nepalese authorities telling the BBC it has been a failure. Climbers had been required to pay a deposit of $4,000 (£2964), which they would only get back if they brought at least 8kg (18lbs) of wast»»»

A view of the town of Morococha and the Toromocho copper mine during an eviction operation in Morococha, Peru, in September. The last five families from the old town of Morococha were forcibly removed from their homes in an operation involving numerous police officers, who blocked access to the are»»»

President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan holds a press conference at the 2025 G20 Leaders Summit on November 23 in Johannesburg, South Africa. On Monday, three Turkish police officers were killed in a raid on an Islamic State safe house. Nine police were injured, and six militants were killed. File»»»

Doha: Barwa real estate group (a Qatari public shareholding company) announced the signing of two refinancing agreements with Qatar National Bank (QNB) totaling 557 million USD. A statement by the company published on the Qatar Stock Exchange website on Monday noted that the new financing terms wil»»»

Palm Beach: US President Donald Trump on Monday criticised an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on Russian leader Vladimir Putin's residence - which Kyiv denies - saying it was "not the right time," amid talks to end Moscow's invasion. "You know who told me about it? President Putin, early in the morn»»»

The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, mourned a group of senior leaders of its armed wing, the Izzeddine Al-Qassam Brigades, who were martyred during the Al-Aqsa Flood battle. The movement identified the fallen leaders as Mohammad Al-Sinwar, Chief of Staff, succeeding the late nationa»»»

Islamabad: The Pakistani army announced Monday the killing of five militants during a security operation in the northwest of the country. In a statement, the Pakistani army explained that security forces carried out the operation based on intelligence information that monitored the militants' movem»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned the attempt to target the residence of Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, and denounced this deplorable attack and the threat it poses to security and stability. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed the UAE’s sol»»»

Farmers across Greece escalated protests on Monday, blocking major highways and border crossings and causing severe disruption to road traffic and freight transport. Demonstrations effectively split the country in two, with lengthy delays reported on routes linking northern and southern Greece and »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) invited food establishments to participate in the 2025 food establishment satisfaction survey, support its commitment to excellence, transparency and continuous improvement of services. In an announcement shared as part of the initiative, the Minist»»»

Remote work has become part of normal working life in Britain, with analysis of official surveys showing around 36 – 41% of UK workers now doing their jobs from home at least some of the week in 2024. At the same time, the average monthly cost of living for one person in Bulgaria is estimated at 96»»»

Tunis, Dec. 29 (TAP) - A decree from the Minister of Finance setting a ceiling on the annual interest rate applied to microloans granted from non-budgetary resources has just been published in the Official Gazette of the Tunisian Republic (JORT) on...»»»

China has joined the chorus of countries staunchly condemning Israel's recognition of the breakaway state of Somaliland as an independent nation. "No country should encourage or support other countries' internal separatist forces for its own selfish interests," foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jia»»»

Dubai: Bahrain has announced a comprehensive package of fiscal reforms aimed at strengthening public finances, marking one of the most far-reaching adjustments under the kingdom’s ongoing financial reform programme. The measures include increases in fuel prices, electricity and water tariffs, highe»»»

Islamabad: Archaeologists in Pakistan stumbled on the remains of a well-organised ancient civilisation dating back to the sixth century BC. This groundbreaking discovery was made during their excavation operations at the Bhir Mound site near the ancient city of Taxila. According to scientists, the »»»

Damascus, Dec. 29 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa officially launched the new national currency Monday at the Conference Palace in Damascus, the ceremony was attended by Mrs. Latifa al-Droubi.President al-Sharaa and the Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdulkader Husrieh, unveiled the new ba»»»

The leader of the Democratic Party (PD), Sali Berisha, announced during a protest held by Democratic Party supporters rhis Monday that the year 2026 will begin with new protests across the country. In his speech, Berisha stated that the opposition is stronger than ever, while emphasizing that, acco»»»

Supporters of the Democratic Party (PD) held another protest this Monday, continuing their weekly gatherings in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, arrived by car at the location where the protest, known as the “Foltorja,” took place. Compared to »»»

Two pilots were killed when their helicopters collided mid-air in Hammonton, N.J., Sunday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Two helicopters crashed in the air in New Jersey on Sunday, leaving both pilots dead. The two "collided in mid-air" near the Hammonton Municipal »»»

New York: The United Nations stated that UN staff who entered El Fasher, western Sudan, last Friday for the first time since the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control last October, found the city almost deserted. Denise Brown, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, explained in a »»»

A growing divergence between Washington and “Tel Aviv” has emerged over the future of Gaza, with Zionist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly taking a dismissive stance toward the territory’s reconstruction, according to political analyst and White House correspondent Ariel Kahane of Israel»»»

Dubai: Residents of Discovery Gardens have spotted new parking zone signages being installed across the community, signalling the upcoming launch of paid parking. The new system is designed to improve shared parking management, particularly in buildings without dedicated parking spaces. Also Read: »»»

Damascus, Dec.29 (SANA) Governor of the Central Bank of Syria (CBS) Abdulkader Husrieh said on Monday that the banknotes redenomination will take place over 90 days, extendable if needed, adding the step helps stabilize prices as pricing during this phase will be in both the old and new currencies.»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Qassam Brigades announce the martyrdom of several of their leaders, including Abu Obaida, Mohammad Al-Sinwar, Mohammad Shabana, Raed Saa»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has highlighted the importance of vaccination against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, stressing its essential role in protecting students from serious diseases. In an awareness message shared through their official social media platforms, the Ministry i»»»

Ankara: Armenia on Monday announced a reciprocal easing of visa procedures from January 1, 2026, as part of normalising relations between the two countries, both foreign ministries said. The two nations have never established formal diplomatic ties but have in recent years been attempting to improv»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, honoured a host of international sports figures during the 2025 Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Spor»»»

The year 2025 brought no respite for Lebanese language editor and proofreader Hamida Al-Shaker. Before the year had run its course, her decades-long professional journey was abruptly cut short. Nearly 60, Al-Shaker had never used artificial intelligence tools or held a conversation with ChatGPT, as»»»

A basketball player with the Kolossos Rhodes team has been arrested on charges related to the possession of drugs, according to public broadcaster ERT. Police reportedly found the player in possession of a quantity of cannabis after monitoring a parcel containing narcotics. Officers moved in to arr»»»

“They do not consider it possible to step back and allow the situation on our border region to be stabilized. Therefore, they are making gradual attempts to torpedo the negotiation process,” military analyst Alexander Stepanov told Sputnik, commenting on the attack on Putin’s residence in Novgorod »»»

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The elimination of horse-drawn carriages has sparked mixed reactions around the world, while animal rights groups welcomed the decision as a step forward in animal protection. File Photo by David Mareuiil/EPA/Pool Dec. 29 (UPI) -- The Colombian city of Cartagena de Indias has put an end to one of i»»»

Makkah Al Mukarramah: The Muslim World League welcomed the Sudanese government's peace initiative presented by Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris to the Security Council. In a statement on Monday, the League's General Secretariat reiterated the urgence of taking immediate steps to implement a swift»»»