The meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council concluded in St. Petersburg with a number of documents signed. The Heads of State of the EAEU signed:»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai surged to a new all-time high on Monday morning, tracking the global rally that has pushed the precious metal to its strongest levels in more than four decades. At 7:45 am in Dubai, the 24-karat variety stood at Dh526.50 a gram, while 22-karat gold was priced at Dh487.50»»»

The US Coast Guard is pursuing an oil ⁠tanker in international waters near Venezuela in what would be the third in less than a week, officials said Sunday, as US President Donald Trump increases pressure on the South American nation. The move comes a week after Trump announced a "blockade" of all o»»»

Welcome to France 24's AFCON roundup, where we dive into all the action from the opening match of the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco. We're here to break it all down with football experts Thando Sibiya and Andreas Evagora. We are also joined by our reporter on the ground, Selina Sykes. Prod»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Liwa International Festival 2026 kicked off in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra Region, opening 23 days of high-octane sport, cultural celebrations, and family entertainment set against the dramatic backdrop of Liwa’s golden dunes. The festival’s sporting programme began with a thr»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov participated in a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, which was held at the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library in St. Petersburg, Russia. According to the press service of the head of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov was greeted by Russian President Vlad»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg as part of his working visit to Russia. The two sides discussed key bilateral issues and noted the high level of strategic partnership and alliance between the two countries. The press service of the Pres»»»

Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak lost a bid Monday to have his jail term changed to house arrest, a setback ahead of a separate verdict this week tied to the country's 1MDB scandal. Najib, 72, is serving a six-year jail term for corruption linked to the plunder of Malaysia's sovereign wealth fun»»»

President Sadyr Japarov arrived in Russia on a working visit. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to it, the president arrived in Russia to attend a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council and an informal meeting of the Heads of State of t»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Construction, Nurdan Oruntaev, participated in an event in Urumqi, China, dedicated to establishing direct supplies of construction materials between companies in the two countries. More than 30 major construction companies from Kyrgyzstan and over 70 manufacturers from Uru»»»

The maker of the popular Jim Beam bourbon whiskey says it will halt production at its main site in Kentucky for all of next year. The distillery will stay closed while the firm takes "the opportunity to invest in site enhancements," it told to the BBC in a statement on Sunday. "We are always assess»»»

He's played on some of the biggest stages in the world in the Premier League, but Alex Iwobi believes the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) is a "special" experience. The tournament will see 24 teams battling for the continental crown across the next couple of weeks. Fulham midfielder Iwobi will repres»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set to experience generally stable but variable weather conditions until Thursday, with partly cloudy skies, increasing humidity at night, and a growing chance of fog or mist in internal areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. On Monday, skies will be partly cloudy»»»

Gold prices shot to a record high on Monday as investors grow increasingly optimistic the US Federal Reserve will continue to cut interest rates through next year. The precious metal hit a peak of $4,383.76 in early trade as a string of data last week pointing to further weakness in the US labour m»»»

The US Coast Guard was pursuing another allegedly sanctioned tanker on Sunday, a US official told AFP, as Washington ramps up its pressure campaign targeting Venezuela's vital oil sector. The "active pursuit" in the Caribbean Sea was happening a day after the Coast Guard seized its second vessel of»»»

Nigerian authorities say they have secured the release of the remaining 130 schoolchildren kidnapped from a Catholic boarding school in the country's central Niger state. Nigeria's federal government described the latest release as a "moment of triumph and relief", after one of the country's worst »»»

Even as the United States is embarked on a bitter rivalry with China over the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI), Chinese technology is quietly making inroads into the US market. Despite considerable geopolitical tensions, Chinese open-source AI models are winning over a growing number of p»»»

The French presidency said Sunday that it welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to speak with President Emmanuel Macron over the war in Ukraine, adding that the conditions for such talks would be determined in coming days. In an interview published earlier Sunday, a Kremin spokesm»»»

The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.6 billion, making it one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history, Powerball officials said Sunday. No ticket matched all six winning numbers on Saturday — white balls 4, 5, 28, 52, 69 and red Powerball 20. That sets up the fifth-largest U.S.»»»

The Association of Southeast Asian (Asean) foreign ministers are set to meet Monday in Malaysia for crisis talks aimed at halting deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, which pressed on despite regional and international diplomacy. Renewed fighting between the two neighbours this mont»»»

Dubai: Indian property developers are expanding their presence in the UAE at a faster pace, drawn by regulatory clarity, strong demand from global buyers and a market structure that rewards execution over scale. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Executives from Indian re»»»

US and Ukrainian envoys issued a joint statement on Sunday that hailed "productive and constructive" talks in Miami but did not announce any apparent breakthrough in efforts to end the war with Russia. Top representatives from both Ukraine and Russia, as well as Kyiv's European allies, have been in»»»

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts as it moves to reshape the U. diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed fully supportive of President Donald Trump’s “America First” priorities. The chiefs of mission»»»

Christmas markets are not just tradition across Europe, they are big businesses that give cities a huge economic boost every December. For Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, it is an effective way of attracting tourists outside of the country's main summer season. The words "tourism" and "Croatia" are»»»

As helicopters circled overhead, sirens descended on her suburb, and people ran screaming down her street on 14 December, Mary felt a grim sense of deja vu. "That was when I knew there was something seriously wrong – again," she says, her eyes brimming with tears. Mary - who did not want to give he»»»

The European Commission has barred the Brussels-based outlet Euractiv from its background briefings over critical reporting on the “EU bubble,” according to editor-in-chief Matthew Karnitschnig. Practically every media outlet with a sizeable EU bureau depends on the largesse of powerbrokers, bloc m»»»

Signs for the Powerball lottery jackpot are displayed on Second Avenue in New York City, in 2023. The grand prize has climbed to $1.6 billion for Saturday's jackpot after 45 consecutive drawings with no winners. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 21 (UPI) -- The Powerball jackpot»»»

The US town of Bristol, population around 44,000, is a divided community. Split between Virginia and Tennessee, the state line runs literally down main street. While both sides have much in common, there is one major difference - abortion is illegal in Tennessee. This has been the case since the 20»»»

RABAT, Dec 21 (KUNA) -- Moroccan Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan inaugurated on Sunday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, the opening ceremony of the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON-Morocco 2025) until January 18th. The opening ceremony was attended by prominent sports f»»»

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti jet ski racers Mohammad Bourabee, Mohammad Al-Baz, Yusuf Abdulrazzaq and Rashed Al-Dawas of the Kuwaiti national team shined in the final round of the World Cup (King of Thailand Cup) tournament held in the city of Pattaya, Thailand.Bourabee came first in »»»

MUSCAT, Dec 21 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's national shooting team began its participation in the Arab Pistol and Rifle Shooting Championship, which kicked off on Sunday in the Omani capital, Muscat, by winning a silver medal in the 10m Air Rifle - Women's Team event.Bahrain's shooters claimed the gold medal»»»

AMMAN, Dec 21 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Ambassador to Jordan, Hamad Al-Marri, said Sunday that the participation of Kuwaiti visual artists in international exhibition in Jordan, represents a distinguished Kuwaiti presence on the Arab art scene, and reflects the deep and strong relations between Kuwait and»»»

RIYADH, Dec 21 (KUNA) -- The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassem Al-Budaiwi, affirmed Sunday on the GCC's firm positions and decisions regarding Iraq, and its support for ongoing efforts to achieve security and stability there, as outlined in the final communique issued »»»

Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, has topped the list of safest cities for 2025, followed by other secure global destinations with low crime and high safety scores, as per CEO World. Also Read: Abu Dhabi among world’s safest, happiest cities, new survey reveals300 cities rankedAbu Dhabi claim»»»

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has described the latest negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, in Miami as “productive and constructive,” signaling continued momentum in Washington-led efforts to reach a settlement to the Ukraine conflict. In a statement posted»»»

Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard attends the National Day of Reflection vigil and commemoration for the victims and survivors of the Bondi Massacre at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, 21 December 2025. Photo by Dean Lewins/EPA Dec. 21 (UPI) -- Seven days after a mass shooting devastate»»»

Late one night last month Iang Za Kim heard explosions in a neighbouring village, then fighter jets flying overhead. She ran out of her home to see smoke rising from a distance. "We were terrified. We thought the junta's planes would bomb us too. So we grabbed what we could – some food and clothes »»»

The United States has attempted to intercept a third oil tanker linked to Venezuela in less than two weeks, with the US Coast Guard reportedly in “active pursuit” of a vessel in international waters in the Caribbean Sea, according to American officials cited by Reuters and other outlets. US officia»»»

1 of 3 | House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, said Sunday that he expects the House to pass a three-year extension of tax credits for people buy health insurance through Affordable Care Act exchanges. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 21 (UPI) -- House Minority Leader Rep. Hakee»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo) concluded its inaugural edition after four days filled with musical and military performances hosted at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), drawing an impressive audience of 14,237 visitors from various»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As Qatar hosted the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) earlier this month, students from Qatar Foundation (QF) schools participated in the Arabic Language Day celebration held as part of the conf»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby initiative participated in the Al Sharq Youth 9th International Conference 2025, marking a further step in expanding its regional engagement and reinforcing its role as a platform for Arabic-language knowledge, creativity and innovation. BilArab»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future – a member of Qatar Foundation – and UN-Habitat Regional Office for Arab States have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Arab Ministerial Forum on Housing and Urban Development, establishing a strategic partnership to a»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) unveiled the details of the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work on Sunday. This came during a press conference attended by a contingent of national leaders, representatives of public agencies, civil society institutions, and media »»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) unveiled the details of the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work on Sunday. This came during a press conference attended by a contingent of national leaders, representatives of public agencies, civil society institutions, and media »»»

The US Coast Guard is in "active pursuit" of another vessel in international waters near Venezuela, an official has told the BBC's US partner CBS News, as tensions in the region continue to escalate. US authorities have already seized two oil tankers this month - one of them on Saturday. Sunday's p»»»

Tribune News Network Doha A high-level delegation from Qatar Chamber (QC), led by its chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani, participated in the 136th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Union of Arab Chambers (UAC), held recently in Cairo, Egypt. The delegation also included QC board me»»»

QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met with President of the Senate of Jordan Faisal El-Fayez in Doha on Sunday. During the meeting, the Shura Council speaker emphasised the deep ties that the two countries share, the high level of Qatari-Jordanian relations, and»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo) concluded its inaugural edition after four days filled with musical and military performances hosted at Katara Cultural Village, drawing an impressive audience of 14,237 visitors from various nationalities. T»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Nasser Bin Khaled and Sons Automobiles, Qatar’s Mercedes dealership, has announced the recall of Mercedes Benz AMG SL and AMG GT 2022- 2025 Models. The recall is due to the electronic ignition control unit s»»»