Doha: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has successfully performed the first robotic bilateral ureteric reimplantation in Qatar at Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital, marking a significant advancement in the treatment of complex urinary tract obstruction and reinforcing HMC’s commitment to introduc»»»

In a New Year video message posted on Facebook on December 31, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde highlighted Bulgaria's expected accession to the euro area on January 1. Lagarde said: "This is not any New Year for the euro area. We are welcoming Bulgaria as a new member of the euro »»»

Drone strikes on the Ukrainian city of Odessa overnight injured at least 6 people, including 3 children, as Russia doubled down on a month-long campaign targeting the strategically key region on the Black Sea. File photo by Igor Tkachenko/EPA-EFE Dec. 31 (UPI) -- At least six people, three of them »»»

The Ukrainian Armed Forces attempted to carry out a terrorist attack with 91 long-range drones that targeted the Russian president's residence in the Novgorod region on the night of December 29. The attack involved drones launched from multiple directions, all of which were intercepted and destroye»»»

Eurostar passengers wait for train services to be resumed at St. Pancras International station in London Tuesday. Eurostar cancelled all services Tuesday following a problem with the overhead power supply in the Channel Tunnel. Most trains are running as usual Wednesday. Photo by Akmen Tolga/EPA De»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums is proud to honour the many patrons whose generosity has enriched its collections and played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s cultural landscape. From families sharing treasured heirlooms and artists donating unparalleled works, to corporations and diplomatic missio»»»

If you are out today and find yourself in a minor road accident this New Year’s Eve, Dubai Police assures you that you don’t have to spend a long time waiting for a police patrol. The police tweeted that people facing this minor bump in the road should just head to the nearest fuel station (ADNOC, »»»

BELGRADE,- On December 28, Air Serbia achieved a historic success, breaking a record set in 1987 by the former airline JAT with 4,531,000 passengers carried, once again confirming its position as the fastest-growing airline in the region, Air Serbia announced this week. "This result is particularly»»»

More than three years after taking power in a military coup, Guinea’s junta leader Mamady Doumbouya secured a sweeping election victory on Tuesday that cements his grip on the presidency, in a vote critics say was held in a tightly controlled political environment as the country seeks to draw a lin»»»

For the first time since the outbreak of civil war in 2011, Libyans are reconnecting with their ancient heritage at the recently reopened national museum in Tripoli. In a historic building in central Tripoli, Libyans wander past ancient statues and artefacts at their national museum, which reopened»»»

Swiss Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Siroco Messerli extended his best wishes to the citizens of the republic on the occasion of the upcoming New Year. In his congratulatory address on behalf of the Swiss Embassy, ​​he wished the people of Kyrgyzstan and their families happiness, success, and prosperity »»»

Five people have been taken to hospital after an arson attack on a house in north Dublin. The incident took place at a property on Creston Avenue, Finglas at around 12:45 local time on Wednesday. A woman and a teenage boy suffered serious injuries as a result of the blaze. Gardaí (Irish police) and»»»

Beijing said Wednesday it had "successfully completed" military drills around Taiwan that simulated a blockade of the self-governing island's key ports. The war games began days after the US announced an unprecedented $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan.  Chinese warships and coastguard vess»»»

BELGRADE - In the year that is about to end, the Serbian MFA has continued, by deploying all its capacities, to work towards strengthening the international standing of the Republic of Serbia and enhancing its reputation worldwide, as well as advancing bilateral and multilateral cooperation, while »»»

DOHA: Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, visited the spring activity centres organised by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, as part of the ministry’s commitment to making productive use of students’ holiday time through programmes »»»

Akakus Oil Operations announced today that it has succeeded in exceeding its production target of 320,000 barrels per day, having reached approximately 325,796 barrels per day as of 30 December 2025. The company said this achievement comes as part of its strategic plans to increase production rates»»»

Ankara, Dec 31 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan affirmed his country’s belief that Syria’s stability, political unity, and territorial integrity are fundamental to strengthening regional security and contributing positively to its surrounding region and the world. In a recorded New Yea»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council announced on Wednesday the organisation of an online auction covering a wide range of items, including vehicles, heavy equipment, real estate, movables, and distinctive vehicle license plates. The auction will be conducted through the Court Mzadat applicat»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Court of Cassation has issued a final ruling in the high-profile money laundering case known as the “Abu Sabah case”, partially overturning a Court of Appeal judgment by cancelling a Dh150 million joint fine and ordering instead the confiscation of funds derived from the crime. The»»»

TUNIS, Dec. 31 (TAP) – The Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) has lowered its key interest rate by 50 basis points, from 7.5% to 7%, effective January 7, 2026. The move reflects the BCT’s commitment to a flexible monetary policy that encourages...»»»

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On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will officially adopt the euro, completing a process of European integration that began with EU membership in 2007. With this step, the Bulgarian lev will exit circulation after nearly a century and a half, closing a chapter that began shortly after the country’s libera»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, exchanged congratulatory messages on the occasion of the New Year with Their Majesties, Excellencies and Highnesses, the leaders of friendly countries, in which His Highness expressed his wishes for them to have good health and happiness, an»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut said on Wednesday EU membership was Serbia's clear path and goal and that, in the past several months, the Serbian government had made a clear commitment to support the EU path, but that it would be good to also reach a national consensus on the matter. "If we want»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump thought, after viewing footage of the May 9th Victory Day military parade in Moscow, that Russia looked "invincible," The New York Times reported. The president, after being shown video footage of Russia's military parade, told his aides that the Rus»»»

DOHA: Qatar Museums honoured the many patrons whose generosity has enriched its collections and played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's cultural landscape. From families sharing treasured heirlooms and artists donating unparalleled works, to corporations and diplomatic missions contributing h»»»

Russia's defence ministry released a video Wednesday of a downed drone that it says Ukraine launched at President Vladimir Putin's residence in north-west Russia this week. Kyiv has denounced Moscow’s claims as a “lie”. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments. (FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP an»»»

It's the end of an era for the Danish post office. Citing a 90 percent drop in letter-sending over the past quarter-century, PostNord has ended delivering paper letters in the country, a service first started in 1624. Plus, France is set to issue €310 billion in new sovereign bonds next year, a mov»»»

U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Lesslie Viguerie and his wife wished the people of Kyrgyzstan a Happy New Year. The Ambassador wished that the coming year bring memorable moments, a spirit of optimism, and peaceful skies above. His spouse called for all children to be safe and surrounded by »»»

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Tunis, Dec. 31 (TAP) – The Chahed Observatory for Election Monitoring has called for a formal mechanism to review content of mandate withdrawal requests, warning that simply accepting requests on procedural grounds risks wasting public funds.Each...»»»

Dhaka: Bangladesh bid farewell on Wednesday to former prime minister Khaleda Zia in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering leader whose career defined the country's politics for decades. Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million peop»»»

Dubai: Oman has tightened pre-entry requirements for expatriate workers under its professional accreditation system, requiring expatriates to verify their academic and professional qualifications before entering the country, while warning of strict penalties for forged certificates, local media rep»»»

Manila: In a viral post that’s got the low-carb community buzzing, Marco Reyes — the chemical-engineer-turned-keto-kingpin — links his health revolution to the nation’s hottest health drama, amid reports of a spike in heart attacks during the Christmas holidays. Marco isn’t just any fitness guru; h»»»

The state Aljeel Aljadeed Technology Company, part of Libya’s telecoms holding company LPTIC, announced yesterday, in cooperation with Hatif Libya Company (Libya Phone Company), the launch of its Oil Fields Connectivity Project. The company says the project is part of its new Digital Transformation»»»

BELGRADE - In his New Year's greetings on Wednesday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said the country would be rejoicing at "phenomenal political news" within 24 hours. "Esteemed citizens, I wish you a happy New Year, and I believe we will be rejoicing at phenomenal political news within 24 hour»»»

Helsinki: Finnish police said Wednesday they had seized a vessel suspected of damaging a telecommunications cable that runs between Helsinki and Tallinn in the Gulf of Finland several hours earlier. No details about the identity of the vessel were disclosed. The ship is suspected of being "responsi»»»

Dubai Police is not leaving anything to chance tonight. As citizens, residents, and visitors to Dubai travel to their celebratory spots – places from where they can enjoy their meals, the glittering stars, and pyrotechnic and drone shows – to usher in 2026, it’s quietly taking care of the details. »»»

Don't feel like going all the way to Ras Al Khaimah but really want to see the grand sky shows that will welcome 2026? We've got you covered. This year, the emirate is going all-out with its sparkling displays. The main show will run for about 15 minutes and will include an aerial display of a phoe»»»

Dubai: Dubai Duty Free marked the arrival of the New Year with a celebratory draw on New Year’s Eve at Concourse B of Dubai International Airport, announcing three new US$1 million winners under its Millennium Millionaire promotion, alongside four luxury vehicle winners in the Finest Surprise draw.»»»

The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Health reported yesterday that, through Al-Hadba Al-Khadra General Hospital in Tripoli, and in cooperation with the Emergency Medicine and Support Centre, it had conducted a field exercise simulating the air transport of a critical emergency case to the hospital»»»

Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A New York police department came to the rescue of an unusual "masked suspect" found wandering loose in a town -- a deer with its head stuck in a bag. The Town of Ramapo Police Department said on social media that officers "responded to a report of a masked suspect roaming the area»»»

Kang Hoon-sik, the presidential chief of staff who also serves as a special envoy for strategic cooperation, speaks at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, South Korea, 30 December 2025, after returning from his trip to Poland to attend a signing ceremony for Hanwha Aerospace's export deal»»»

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Abu Dhabi authorities have announced that public parking under Mawaqif will be free on Thursday, 1 January 2026, resuming at 8:00 am on Friday, January 2, 2026. The waiver also applies to the Musaffah M-18 truck parking lot during the holiday. In addition, the Darb toll gate system will be free of »»»

Peruvian authorities launched an investigation into a deadly train wreck near Machu File after trains operated by two rival companies collided head-on in a remote area. Photo by Ernesto Arias/EPA-EFE Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The driver of a train was killed and at least 40 passengers, including American to»»»

The United Arab Emirates is preparing to welcome the New Year 2026 with an unprecedented festive spectacle, headlined by fireworks and light shows stretching from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah. Al Wathba area in Abu Dhabi will host one of the largest New Year celebrations in the UAE and the region. The Hig»»»

BELGRADE - Professor Ljubodrag Savic from the Faculty of Economics in Belgrade said on Wednesday he believed a sale of Serbia's oil company NIS - which is under US sanctions due to its Russian majority ownership - to Hungary's MOL could be completed by March 24, 2026. "I am quite highly optimistic »»»

The British online publication The Independent has released its ranking of the ten most attractive and affordable destinations in Europe for short city breaks in 2026. The list highlights cities that offer a variety of experiences, from history and architecture to nature and gastronomy, while remai»»»