Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting held on Wednesday afternoon at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibr»»»

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Customs officers at the Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint on Bulgaria's boder with Turkiye prevented the illegal transport of a total of EUR 5,879,856 over the course of 2025, the National Customs Agency's press centre reported. The most recent case occurred on December 28, when officers discovered EUR 6»»»

Taking stock of the outgoing year in a Facebook post on Wednesday, GERB-UDF Deputy Floor Leader Denitsa Sacheva said that 2025 was like a kaleidoscope and predicted that "2026 will not be any easier but it could be clearer." "The euro area was discussed as if it were both a lifebuoy and an apocalyp»»»

Kyrgyzstan is consistently implementing measures to substitute imports of vegetable oil, the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry reported. According to the ministry, five new oilseed processing enterprises were launched this year: one in Issyk-Kul r»»»

On New Year’s Eve, top performers of Kyrgyzstan will take the stage for audience on Ala-Too Square. The press service of Bishkek City Hall reported. According to the announcement, the festive show program on December 31 will begin at 6 p.m. «Altynai Asanbekova, Nazik Abdymamytova, Akbar Suyunbaev, »»»

China's factory activity unexpectedly grew in December, snapping a record eight straight months of decline, lifted by a rise in pre-holiday orders ​as officials seek to spur the $19 trillion economy's manufacturing sector without worsening deflation. The official purchasing managers' index (PMI) ro»»»

On Dec. 31, 2020, the historic Brexit trade agreement with the European Union entered legal force in Britain just hours before the official end of the transition period. 1 of 5 | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson returns to No.10 Downing St after attending debate at the Houses of Parliament rega»»»

Relations between India and the Maldives represent one of South Asia’s most stable and organically developed partnerships. Maldives Insight reports. Long before diplomatic ties were formalised in 1965, the two nations were linked through maritime trade, cultural exchange and people-to-people contac»»»

Europe is no longer sleepwalking into disaster. It is marching toward it with wide-open eyes, clenched fists, and a disturbing sense of moral self-satisfaction. At the very moment when the United States, under Donald Trump’s leadership, is returning to diplomacy, restraint, and strategic realism, t»»»

Eurostar will resume full service Wednesday after a power glitch left crowds of travellers stranded on either end of the Channel Tunnel, the service said in a statement. Eurostar has held a monopoly on passenger services through the tunnel that connects France and the UK since it first launched in »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation force infiltrated into Lebanese territory, blew house in the tow of Houla: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon 31-12»»»

The US military said Tuesday that nearly 25 operatives of the ISIS group were killed or captured in Syria this month following an ambush that killed two US troops and an American civilian interpreter. The US Central Command, which oversees the Middle East, said in a statement on X that 11 missions »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Al Ahli FC will face Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan FC of Iran in the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League (ACL) Two following the conclusion of the knockout stage draw yesterday. The draw set the path for the 16 remaining teams, with all eight Round of 16 ties offering intriguing»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatari athletes endured mixed fortunes in the passing year, marked by historic achievements, extraordinary individual performances and moments of heartbreak. Al Annabi experienced a roller-coaster 2025, but their first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup on merit saved the blushe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Norway’s Magnus Carlsen completed a dominant double at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships Qatar 2025, adding the Blitz world title to his rapid crown at the Qatar University Sports and Events Complex yesterday. Carlsen defeated Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Abdusattorov in a tense bl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is witnessing rapid development in the information technology sector and is among the top 20 countries globally this year which demonstrates the robust business environment in the country. Qatar has achieved a remarkable advancement in the 2025 World Digital Competitiveness Ranki»»»

The US could face serious problems sustaining a strike group deployed in the Caribbean amid escalating tensions with Venezuela, notes the New York Times. One potential challenge for the Trump administration is reportedly the cost of maintaining a massive military presence in the area.The aircraft c»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s tourism sector recorded a landmark year in 2025, with hotel room nights sold reaching 9.7 million and visitor numbers expected to reach their highest level in the country’s history. Ayman Al Qudwa, Member of the Tourism and Exhibitions Committee at the Qatar Chamber, said in an»»»

Eurostar passengers are braced for more possible disruption, after a power outage in the Channel Tunnel caused travel chaos for thousands of people on Tuesday. As people scrambled to get to New Year's Eve celebrations, some travellers said they spent more than six hours stuck onboard trains overnig»»»

The Channel Tunnel operator said traffic should return to normal overnight on Tuesday after Eurostar was forced to suspend trains between London, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels due to a power supply issue. Some journeys were able to resume in the late afternoon, but many passengers were left strande»»»

China's cyberspace administration has issued new draft rules aiming to regulate how AI chatbots can affect users' emotional wellbeing. The proposed measures come amid a surge in new AI chatbots in the country and concerns over how they can affect minors' mental health. Also in this edition: Austral»»»

Iran's state TV says the country's central bank chief Mohammad Reza Farzin has stepped down, as the country faces growing protests over the high cost of living. The move comes after the Iranian rial plummeted to a record low against the dollar on Sunday. The central bank has been accused of printin»»»

Dec. 30 (UPI) -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officials have frozen federal child care funding to Minnesota amid accusations of fraud in that state and others. HHS officials announced the action on Tuesday and credited a viral video that suggests rampant fraud is occurring at Minnes»»»

Dubai: Many investors are closing out 2025 with more money in their pockets, even after a year that repeatedly tested risk appetite. Global equities recovered from an April shock linked to fresh tariffs and still finished the year with strong gains, while three US rate cuts lowered borrowing costs »»»

Three hikers, including a 19-year-old who fell approximately 500 feet (150m), have been found dead on Mt Baldy, a looming snow-capped mountain known to be one of the most dangerous to climb in Southern California. Rescue workers found the 19-year-old dead and discovered two other dead hikers during»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The January 2026 edition of Qatar Calendar ushers in the New Year with a diverse programme of heritage celebrations, international sporting events, live concerts, outdoor festivals and family-friendly experiences. From desert adventures and cultural festivals to world-clas»»»

The Walt Disney Company will pay $10m (£7.4m) to resolve claims that it broke children's privacy laws by failing to label some YouTube videos as made for children, allowing for targeted advertising. Disney had agreed to a settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission in September to resolve an in»»»

US federal agents kicked off a large-scale investigation in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday after a massive fraud scheme involving Somali-run childcare centers appeared to have been uncovered in a viral video, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced. The probe follows an expose pos»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran, China, Saudi Arabia Call for Immediate Halt to Israeli Aggression 09-12-2025 18:30 PM A joint communiqué issued Tuesday at the conclu»»»

Mexican Juan Pedro Franco, who was once considered to be the most obese man in the world, is pictured playing guitar at a hospital in 2017. Franco's treating physician announced Monday that he has died at the age of 41. File Photo by Ulises Ruiz Basurto/UPI Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Mexican Juan Pedro Franc»»»

US President Donald Trump warmly greeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida this week as the two leaders put on a public display of unity on multiple fronts—from Gaza to Iran to Netanyahu’s legal and political challenges at home. This meeting came after week»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports: Israeli artillery shelled the outskirts of the towns of Yaroun and Rmeish 30-12-2025 19»»»

America's overarching goal in the region is to ensure a secure Israel and US-friendly neighbouring states with which it can establish commercial ties. But inconsistent policies and mistakes have made this harder to realise. Below is an analysis of the impact of consecutive presidencies on US Middle»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation artillery shelling targets the outskirts of Yaroun, south Lebanon 30-12-2025 19:26 PM Latest New»»»

Authorities have released new footage that may show a Texas teen who vanished outside her home on Christmas Eve. Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, was last seen leaving her house in San Antonio for her regular morning walk. The search, now going on for nearly a week, has turned up few clues and her parents»»»

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has strongly denied accusations that the ruling Socialist Party has changed its stance towards the justice system in relation to the so-called “Balluku” case. Speaking at a press conference, Rama said the government and parliamentary majority were not acting as a “d»»»

Bulgargaz has submitted a proposal for the price of natural gas in January, setting it at 60.93 BGN per MWh, which equals 31.15 EUR per MWh, excluding charges for access, transmission, excise duties, and VAT. The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) has already reviewed the report, which w»»»

The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday the withdrawal of its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia earlier set a 24-hour deadline for their departure. "The Ministry of Defense announces the termination of the remaining counterterrorism teams in Yemen," a statement from the ministry sa»»»

Tunis, Dec. 30 (TAP) - The average temperature recorded across 25 stations during autumn 2025 was higher than the 1991–2020 norm, with an anomaly of +0.5°C. While the season was warmer than the reference average, it remained significantly less...»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Municipality has announced that Wednesday, 31 December, will be the final day to benefit from a 50 per cent discount on the fees for attesting late rental contracts. Also Read: Sharjah rolls out fully digital rental services on Aqari platformIn a statement, the municipality said th»»»

Astronomy enthusiasts have a spectacular year ahead, with two solar eclipses, two lunar eclipses, notable planetary conjunctions and some of the strongest meteor showers, Mohammad Shawkat Odeh, Director of the Abu Dhabi-based International Astronomical Center, said. Also Read: Last meteor shower of»»»

North Bucharest Investments (NBI) CEO Vlad Musteata and his team turned 2025 into a defining year for the company. With over 4,000 active units in its pipeline, NBI expects to continue on an upward trajectory regardless of the complexity of the economic landscape. By Anda Sebesi What were your comp»»»

The environmental studies for two protected marine parks have been given the green light by the Environment Ministry and will now head off to the Council of State for approval of their legal provisions, the ministry announced on Monday. Seeking to set strict limits on fishing and other human activi»»»

Saudi Arabia has backed a demand from Yemen's presidential council for the United Arab Emirates to withdraw within 24 hours, after a Saudi-led coalition bombed what it said was a weapons shipment for UAE-backed separatists at the port of Mukalla. The Saudi foreign ministry accused the UAE of "press»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held on Tuesday a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the Kremlin said. "During a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the Kiev regime's large-scal»»»

The government has authorized Metropolitan EAD to apply a derogation from certain prohibitions under Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 of 31 July 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine. Some of the systems installed on Sofia's metro»»»

Doha, Qatar: The January 2026 edition of Qatar Calendar ushers in the new year with a diverse programme of heritage celebrations, international sporting events, live concerts, outdoor festivals and family-friendly experiences. From desert adventures and cultural festivals to world-class competition»»»

Student protests erupted on Tuesday at universities in the capital Tehran and the central city of Isfahan, decrying declining living standards following demonstrations by shopkeepers, local media reported. "Demonstrations took place in Tehran at the universities of Beheshti, Khajeh Nasir, Sharif, A»»»