The Ministry of Housing and Reconstruction signed two Memoranda of Understanding yesterday with two leading international companies in the water and infrastructure sector, as part of the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen vital infrastructure in Libya. The signing ceremony was presided over by the Mi»»»

Austria’s OMV prepares to lift force majeure and resume its exploration commitments in Libya The National Oil Corporation’s (NOC) Exploration Department discussed last Wednesday (10 December) OMV’s 2025 exploration activities, including post-drill evaluation of discovery B1-106/4 and drilling resul»»»

The Dec. 2023 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony for Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi at the Nobel Institute in Oslo, Norway. On Friday, her Paris-based human rights organization said that security and police forces "violently detained" Mohammadi and other human rights activists during a memorial for Khos»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Police have issued a strong warning to motorists after releasing surveillance footage showing a dangerous red-light violation that nearly resulted in a major crash. The video, captured by the force’s operations centre, highlights the serious risks posed by ignoring traffic signals »»»

President Rumen Radev will start the constitutionally required consultations for forming a new government in Bulgaria on Monday, December 15. The announcement came from the presidency’s press office on Friday afternoon, only hours after lawmakers unanimously accepted the resignation of Rosen Zhelya»»»

In tonight's edition: Regional officials say over 400 civilians have been killed since December 1 in the area of Uvira in DR Congo; we speak to the Congolese Minister of Communication Patrick Muyaya. Also, Kenya has pulled the brakes on a landmark health pact with the United States over data p»»»

In the United Arab Emirates, the government has imposed quotas for hiring Emirati citizens across the private sector, with the aim of having them make up 10 percent of the workforce by 2026. So how are companies complying with these new rules and how can they change the habits of a population »»»

In a special edition, we focus on childbirth and how much control women really do have over the process. In France, doulas have become increasingly popular in recent years. They provide emotional and practical support during pregnancy and birth, but not medical assistance. So where do doulas fit in»»»

Tunis, Dec 12 (TAP) - After a volatile trading week, the market ended the week on December 12 on a subdued note. The benchmark index declined 0.3% to 13,227 points, bringing its year-to-date gain to 33.3% as of January 1, 2025, according to the...»»»

Ukraine could join the European Union as early as January 2027 under the latest US plan to end the war with Russia, a senior source familiar with the matter told AFP on Friday. The complicated EU accession process usually takes years and requires a unanimous vote from all 27 members of the bloc, an»»»

On the front line of the migration surge, Ceuta – the Spanish exclave in North Africa – continues to see thousands of people arrive each year. With the land border so heavily guarded to be virtually sealed, many of the youngest attempt the crossing by sea, venturing into the dangerous cur»»»

Germany said Friday it had summoned Moscow’s ambassador after it accused Russian-linked groups of hacking its air traffic control system and attempting to influence the 2024 general election. Dubbing such operations, including drone flights near European airports, as “hybrid attacks”»»»

After months of political tension and procedural deadlock, Albania finally has a new Ombudsman. In a session that stretched late into Thursday night, Parliament elected Endri Shabani as the People’s Advocate with a decisive 85 votes in favor and 3 against, closing one of the most debated institutio»»»

Albania is taking a major step in preparing to host the 2027 NATO Summit with the establishment of a dedicated Host Nation Task Force (HNTF) and a National Organizing Team, approved today by the Council of Ministers. The new structure will coordinate and oversee all preparations for the historic ev»»»

Gaza's civil defense agency on Friday said at least 13 people had died in the last 24 hours, including three children who died from exposure to the cold, as a winter storm batters the territory. Heavy rain from Storm Byron has flooded tents and temporary shelters across the Gaza Strip since late We»»»

Israel's cabinet has decided to give legal status to 19 settlements in the occupied West Bank, including two that were vacated 20 years ago under a pullout aimed at boosting the country's security and the economy, Israeli media reported. The Palestinian Authority on Friday condemned the move, annou»»»

Certain Covid-19 vaccines can trigger immune responses that may inflame heart tissue and lead to potentially fatal complications in rare cases, with young men being especially susceptible, according to a new study. The paper, authored by Stanford University researchers and published in the Science »»»

Two youths accused of stabbing a 14-year-old boy in the Athens suburb of Holargos have been remanded in custody following their testimony before an investigating magistrate. According to the indictment, the defendants allegedly lured the teenager through social media, using an online conversation w»»»

MEROSINA - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Friday he was preparing for his first official visit to China and noted that the two countries maintained a steely friendship based, among other aspects, on mutual respect of territorial integrity. Speaking to reporters in Merosina, souther»»»

The Constitutional Court has reinstated Belinda Balluku to her duties as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, overturning the suspension previously imposed by the Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO). The decision follows the Court’s acceptance fo»»»

The Council of Ministers has officially dismissed Julian Hodaj from his position as Deputy Minister of Interior. The decision was taken during today’s government meeting, bringing an end to his tenure that began on October 9, 2017. Hodaj becomes the second deputy minister to be removed from office »»»

Skydiver Adrian Ferguson dangles from the horizontal stabilizer of a plane after his reserve parachute accidentally deployed on a jump on Sept. 20 in Queensland, Australia. Screenshot from a video released by the ATSB. Dec. 12 (UPI) -- An Australian skydiver was left dangling from behind a plane at»»»

A Lululemon store pictured Dec. 2019 in Lynnfield, Mass. On Friday, the Canada-based company's sock value spiked more than 9% in premarket trading following its announcement CEO Calvin McDonald will step down next month. Photo Provided by CJ Gunther/EPA Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Shares of Lululemon stock su»»»

Abu Dhabi Mobility has announced partial road closure between Sat, Dec 13, and Mon, Dec 15, on Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street (E10). Karishma H. NandkeolyarAssistant Online EditorKarishma Nandkeolyar is a lifestyle and entertainment journalist with a lifelong love for storytelling — she wrote her f»»»

Tunis, Dec 12 (TAP) – A new project aimed at addressing the growing pressure on water resources in the governorates of Gafsa and Kairouan, and at improving access to water resources and water-related services for local communities, particularly...»»»

Tunis, Dec 12 (TAP) - The stock market closed Friday’s session in positive territory. The benchmark index gained 0.13% to 13,226.9 points, on a trading volume of of TND 14 million, supported by five block trades in Carthage Cement shares amounting...»»»

The Palestinian Information Center “Ma‘ta” has documented 73 acts of resistance—both armed and popular—in the West Bank and Jerusalem over the past week, underscoring the continued grassroots pushback against intensified Israeli military aggression. According to Ma‘ta, the period between 5 and 11 D»»»

Volodymyr Zelensky is deliberately setting conditions Russia can't accept to portray it as blocking peace talks, Bogdan Bezpalko, a member of the Council for Interethnic Relations under the President of the Russian Federation, tells Sputnik. The head of the Kiev regime is also seeking a much-needed»»»

During November, Dubai’s approach to public fitness witnessed substantial momentum, as the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) counted more than 3 million residents and tourists among its participants. Conceived by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Depu»»»

EIPICO announced a significant dual achievement regarding Obtains (EDA License for EIPICO 3 Factory) and the launch of its new biosimilar product (ADALIMAB), The event was chaired by both of Prof. Dr. Samir El-Badawi, Professor of Rheumatology at Cairo University and President of the Egyptian Socie»»»

Slovakia will vote against any measures allowing the EU to use frozen Russian assets to cover Ukraine’s “military expenses,” Prime Minister Robert Fico has said. Kiev’s Western backers froze about $300 billion in Russian central bank assets after the conflict escalated in 2022, most of it held at B»»»

EU officials are “systematically raping the law” by planning to strip member states of veto powers over frozen Russian assets, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said. The European Commission is due to vote later on Friday on a plan to invoke Article 122 of the EU treaties, an emergency clau»»»

Israel and Costa Rica have signed a free trade agreement, but it must be ratified by Costa Rica's Legislative Assembly in the face of opposition by pro-Palestinian groups. File Photo by Abir Sultan/EPA Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Costa Rica and Israel finalized a free trade agreement this week that eliminates»»»

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addresses journalists outside Government House in Bangkok on Friday after dissolving the House of Representatives, the country's parliament. Photo courtesy Royal Thai Government/EPA Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved parliament»»»

Dec. 11 (UPI) -- A Swedish musician spent six months working to accomplish the "worst" and "coolest" thing he has ever done: teaching an octopus to play piano. Mattias Krantz, a YouTuber whose content usually revolves around musical instruments he modifies and plays, posted a video to the platform »»»

The ambient air on planes and in hospitals mostly contains harmless microbes typically associated with human skin, researchers reported. File Photo by Luong Thai Linh/EPA Germophobes can breathe a little easier when visiting a hospital or taking an airplane trip, a new study says. The ambient air o»»»

Tunis, Dec 12 (TAP) — Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) news agency and the Algerie Presse Service (APS) on Friday signed a partnership and cooperation agreement, aimed at “supporting bilateral cooperation in the exchange of news, images, and multimedia...»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam held a meeting Friday at the Grand Serail with MPs Amin Sherri and Hassan Fadlallah of Hezbollah. Following the meeting, Fadlallah stated: "My colleague and I met with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to discuss a range of issues of concern to all Lebanese, especially as we con»»»

Tunis, Dec. 12 (TAP) – The export season of Tunisia's Maltese orange to France will begin on December 31, two weeks earlier than the previous seasons. Export forecasts for the French market put figures at nearly 15,000 tonnes, the Inter-professional...»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Friday the process of obtaining permits for a Serbia-North Macedonia gas interconnector was underway and that the construction permit was due in mid-2026, after which construction works would begin. After a discus»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Europe does not have its own solution to the conflict in Ukraine, while three documents are currently being discussed with the United States, including a 20-point plan, security guarantees and Ukraine's reconstruction, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Friday. "There is n»»»

Reddit filed a lawsuit in Australia's high court to block a social media ban for teens. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Reddit filed a lawsuit in Australia's High Court against the ban on young teens using social media, arguing that it infringes on students' rights»»»

A Conservative member of parliament said he will be crossing the floor to join Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals, putting his government just one seat shy of a majority and delivering another blow to the opposition party. Michael Ma, an MP from Ontario, announced his decision to join the Libera»»»

Tunis, Dec 12 (TAP) – Tunisia and Algeria on Friday signed 25 agreements, cooperation programmes, memoranda of understanding, and twinning agreements, as part of the 23rd session of the Tunisia-Algeria High Joint Commission held in Tunis. These...»»»

Ashgabat: The State of Qatar participated Friday in the high-level international forum held on the occasion of the International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th Anniversary of the Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan, in the Turkmen capital, Ashgabat. The State of Qatar was represented at the »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Larry Ellison, co-founder of US database giant Oracle, lost $24.9 billion in a single day after the company's shares fell nearly 11%, moving him from second to third place among the world's richest people, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index (BBI) showed on Friday. On Thursday, »»»