Tunis, Dec. 17 (TAP) - The National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) said Wednesday the Revolution of Freedom and Dignity is an authentic expression of the will of the Tunisian people to reclaim their dignity, defend their legitimate rights...»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology has forecast a high probability of snowfall on Thursday across parts of the Kingdom’s north, including the Qassim region and elevated areas of Tabuk and Hail, as an intense weather system continues to affect large areas of the country. The forec»»»

Tunis, Dec. 17 (TAP)- A popular march in support of the July 25 process and President Kais Saied took place Wednesday at Habib Bourguiba avenue in Tunis. The march was called by political parties and activists in commemoration of the...»»»

A prosecutor at the appeal trial of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn group has proposed that all 42 defendants be convicted in line with the original indictment, during proceedings before a Five-Member Court. The case concerns charges of running a criminal organization, as well as the 2013 murder of anti-f»»»

Dozens of residents from the West Bank's emptied Nour Shams refugee camp returned on Wednesday to retrieve belongings ahead of the Israeli military's demolition of 25 residential buildings there. Early this year, the military launched an ongoing operation it said was aimed at rooting out Palestinia»»»

The head of Israel's Mossad intelligence service said on Tuesday that the country must "ensure" Iran doesn't restart its nuclear program, six months after it bombed Tehran's atomic facilities during a 12-day war. "The idea of continuing to develop a nuclear bomb still beats in their hearts. We bear»»»

Americans still struggle with the high cost of living as inflation has remained above Federal Reserve goals and economic data was delayed by the government shutdown. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Dec. 17 (UPI) -- Economic markers say inflation has slowed and steadied since 2023 »»»

BusinessGlobal issuesWealthy nations curb labor migration as demand surgesNik MartinEven before Donald Trump returned to the White House, anti-immigration politics were reshaping migration flows to high-income countries. Borders have been tightened despite economies facing urgent labor shortages. h»»»

Nato countries' pledge to spend 5% of their economic output on defence is Donald Trump's "biggest foreign policy success," the alliance's chief has said. In an interview with the BBC, Mark Rutte said it was thanks to Donald Trump that Nato was "stronger than it ever was", adding that Trump "is good»»»

Dubai: A minor earthquake was recorded in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province in the early hours of Wednesday, according to the Saudi Geological Survey, with authorities confirming that the tremor caused no damage or injuries. The survey’s official spokesperson, Tareq Aba Al Khail, said seismic monitor»»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality issued crucial safety guidelines on Wednesday to help residents protect themselves and their properties as weather conditions shift and the UAE is bracing for rains and strong winds. The civic body shared preventive measures designed to help people navigate rainfall and st»»»

Bulgaria is expected to see mostly sunny skies on Thursday, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) forecast for December 18. Fog or low clouds will linger in many plains and lowland areas until midday, but visibility is expected to improve rapidly after a weak weste»»»

Doha In a world rife with crises and conflicts and facing several challenges, the name of the State of Qatar stands out as a shining beacon of dialogue, mediation, and the promotion of peace, security, and stability around the world, thanks to the wise guidance and sound vision of His Highness the »»»

The Prime Minister has said Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich must "pay up now" to victims of the war in Ukraine or face court action. Mr Abramovich, the former owner of Chelsea Football Club, pledged in 2022 that money from the sale of the club would be used to benefit victims of the Russian invas»»»

Crude benchmarks were rising on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the US would put a stop to any traffic of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela. The country's oil revenue is a lifeline for the Maduro government, which now mainly sells its barrels to China. Also in this editi»»»

Tunis, Dec. 17 (TAP)- A popular march in support of the July 25 process and President Kais Saied took, place Wednesday at Habib Bourguiba avenue in Tunis. The march was called by political parties and activists in commemoration of the...»»»

President Joseph Aoun announced Wednesday that he has resorted to negotiations with Israel in order to “consolidate security and stability, especially in the South,” stressing that “negotiation does not mean surrender.” “We are counting on the stances taken by U.S. President Donald Trump and his in»»»

Damascus, Dec. 17 (SANA) Syria’s Transport Minister Yarub Badr held talks on Wednesday with a Saudi logistics official on ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in transport and logistics, at the ministry’s building in Damascus. Badr met with Mohammed Dhiyab Al-Okaili, a logistics official at the»»»

Nestlé Egypt CEO and Chairman, Yasser Abdul Malak stated: “Nestlé has been delighting consumers in Egypt since 1870 and we have strong roots in the country where we have long been an integral part of the local community. Over the past 4 years, Nestlé Egypt has invested close to 1 Billion EGP behind»»»

Dubai: European airlines are upsizing for Dubai’s winter rush. Carriers from Europe are quietly turning Dubai into a big-jet battleground this winter, rolling out larger aircraft and extra capacity as demand for the city surges. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Accordin»»»

Ukraine attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure extended into a fifth day overnight with a drone strike on an oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai. The strikes are part of a campaign targeting Russia's war-fighting ability by attacking the infrasructure it depends on for fuel, munitions and other criti»»»

Dubai: In a city that never stops innovating, Rashed Al Mansoori found inspiration in something deeply traditional, the abaya. From that simple yet powerful symbol of Emirati identity, he built 3bayti, an app created to give Emirati women a bigger stage for their creativity and businesses. “I just »»»

Beirut port blast investigator Judge Tarek Bitar headed to Bulgaria on Wednesday to question a shipowner wanted in connection with the catastrophic 2020 Beirut port blast, a judicial official told AFP. The long-awaited questioning comes after a court this month refused Lebanon's request to extradit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) announced the listing of Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) Sukuk on the Sukuk and Debt Instruments Market, marking a landmark milestone as the first Islamic Sukuk to be listed in the Exchange’s history. This achievement reflects the continued developmen»»»

Skopje, 16 December 2025 (MIA) - In 2024, Macedonians living abroad sent EUR 310 million in personal transfers, representing a surplus of two percent of the country's GDP, as per Eurostat data. Personal transfers in 2024 dropped from EUR 319 million in 2023 and EUR 331 million in 2022. In regional »»»

Steve Cahillane will be the new CEO of Kraft Heinz on Jan. 1, overseeing the company's split into two separate companies. File Photo by Gary C. Caskey/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Steve Cahillane will become the new CEO of The Kraft Heinz Company on Jan. 1, the company announced Tuesday. Th»»»

Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev will continue government-forming consultations with representatives of parliamentary groups in the 51st National Assembly on December 18, the head of State’s Press Secretariat said on Wednesday. The President will first meet the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms and »»»

Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Park Zoo and Resort (EPZR) has launched a complimentary shuttle service from Al Wahda Mall, aimed at making visits more convenient for families, residents and tourists.The initiative comes as part of a year-long partnership between the zoo and the mall. Operating every Friday, »»»

Doha, Qatar: With the Qatar National Day holidays just around the corner, the country is gearing up for a long weekend of celebration. Here are some must-visit venues where you can fully enjoy the Qatar National Day festivities. Doha CornicheThe National Day Parade will kick off on December 18, 202»»»

The Anti-Security Threats Agency reported yesterday that it was subjected to drone attacks last Monday (15 December) in the city of Sabrata by an unidentified party. The attack targeted seized boat exhibits of the Illegal Migration Prosecution housed within its Sabratha Camp. The Anti-Security Thre»»»

Greek prosecutors have filed felony charges against an alleged Greek cocaine trafficker and four others in connection with the drug-laden fishing vessel Ourania, authorities said. The alleged ringleader appeared at the prosecutor’s office wearing a bulletproof vest, while investigators believe the »»»

DOHA: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani received Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and her accompanying delegation. During the meeting, both sides reviewed avenues for enhancin»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov warned that prolonging the existing budget framework would have serious social and financial repercussions. In a video statement from the party headquarters, he reiterated the position earlier voiced in parliament by GERB deputy group chair Denitsa Sacheva: in the plenary»»»

White Image, Romania’s longest-established email marketing company, has launched the Customer Loyalty Index, a large-scale analysis based on aggregated data from campaigns run for brands in retail, financial services, e-commerce, and B2B. The index analyses post-purchase consumer behaviour in Roman»»»

1/6Motorists inch forward on Emirates Road through blowing sand and low visibility conditions. Devadasan K P/Gulf News2/6National Centre of Meteorology issues dust alert as winds carry desert sand into city streets. Devadasan K P/Gulf News3/6Dust-laden skies turn horizon hazy, prompting safety advi»»»

Self-evidently, the BBC has a big decision to make. If it hoped the US president might not follow through on his threat to sue, the reality check has arrived. Now it is about gaming out the options but current indications are it plans to fight. "We will be defending this case", the BBC repeated aft»»»

The humanitarian catastrophe engulfing Sudan, unleashing horrific violence on children and uprooting nearly a quarter of the population, is the world's most neglected crisis of 2025, according to a poll of aid agencies. Some 30 million Sudanese people - roughly equivalent to Australia's population »»»

Doha, Qatar: With the Qatar National Day holidays just around the corner, the country is gearing up for a long weekend of celebration. Here are some must-visit venues where you can fully enjoy the Qatar National Day festivities. Doha Corniche The National Day Parade will kick off on December 18, 20»»»

CAIRO, Dec 16 (MENA) – The government has set reducing public and external debt, along with lowering debt-servicing costs, as one of the key objectives of its current economic policy, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said. Madbouly made the remarks while chairing a meeting of the External Debt Manag»»»

The topic of early snap elections dominates Wednesday's news media. POLITICS 24 Chasa's front-page story is about the upcoming snap parliamentary elections. The daily writes that March 22 or 29 is the most likely date for the vote. The political forces seem to agree on these two dates. Some of them»»»

Dubai: The UAE solidified its status as one of the world's fastest-growing economies in 2025, propelled by booming non-oil sectors, record foreign direct investment and agile pro-business policies. Non-oil foreign trade jumped 24.5% in the first half of the year to Dh1.7 trillion, outpacing global »»»

Atanas Zafirov, leader of the Bulgarian Socialist Party - United Left (BSP-UL), made clear that his party will not participate in attempts to form a government under the current parliament. Speaking during consultations with President Rumen Radev, Zafirov stressed that a year ago the BSP had commit»»»

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: FIFA has penalised Malaysia with three 3-0 defeats for fielding ineligible players, the country's football authorities said Wednesday, the latest punishment in a simmering scandal. Friendly wins over Palestine and Singapore, and a draw against Cape Verde, all at home this ye»»»

Tunis, Dec. 17 (TAP) -President kais Saied headed on Wednesday at dawn to Habib Bourguiba Avenue, downtown Tunis, where he was greeted outside the Municipal Theatre by seveat citizens waving banners of support.This comes hours before a march which...»»»

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»»»

Dubai: UAE employers face a pressing talent crunch with 1.03 million new workers needed by 2030 to fuel economic expansion and digital overhaul. This 12.1% workforce surge outpaces major markets like the US at 2.1% and India at 10.6%, driven by manufacturing, education and retail adding 133,000, 78»»»

Australian police charged Naveed Akram with 59 offences, including terrorism, after he allegedly opened fire at a Jewish event on Sydney’s Bondi Beach.  Police in Australia said on Wednesday they had charged Naveed Akram, who allegedly opened fire on a Jewish event on Sydney's Bondi Beach, wit»»»

President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday in Helsinki, ahead of attending the EU Eastern Flank Summit, that he is 'pessimistic' about Russia's intention to conclude peace in the near future.'What is important for us is to provide Ukraine with the means to have leverage in the negotiations it is conduct»»»