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Google to lay undersea cables in Papua New Guinea
Sydney, AustraliaInternet giant Google will lay three undersea cables in Papua New Guinea as part of a landmark defence deal the Pacific nation signed with Australia this year. The $120 million project, to be funded by Australia, will create "a more resilient, multi-route digital backbone for the n»»»
Qatar's Years of Culture Initiative announces 2026 Partner Countries
Doha, Qatar: As the Qatar Argentina and Chile 2025 Year of Culture came to a galloping conclusion during the Polo AlMarsa Years of Culture Championship Trophy, the Years of Culture initiative announced plans for Canada and Mexico as next year's partner countries. The 2026 Year of Culture with Canad»»»
Why bank records are now in focus in BR Shetty’s NMC case
Dubai: A new ruling by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) court has added a new dimension to the legal fallout from the collapse of NMC Health, the healthcare group founded by Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The ruling does not decide guilt o»»»
UN Chief in Baghdad for official end of UNAMI operations
BAGHDAD, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres arrived in Baghdad Saturday on an official visit to attend the formal announcement marking the end of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).Iraq's Foreign Ministry said in a press release that Foreign Minister Fuad Hus»»»
Kahramaa to implement new GCC regulation for water conservation devices
Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa), in collaboration with the Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology (QGOSM), has announced the implementation of the GCC technical regulation for water conservation devices in Qatar. In a press release on Saturday»»»
Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem Delivers Speech Today
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem is to deliver a speech on Saturday on the occasion of Lady Fatima Al-Zahraa’s birth anniversary. His eminence is to tackle latest developments in a televised address via video link, during a ceremony organized by Hezbollah’s Women’s Organizations Unit.»»»
FinMin: Over Mden 2 billion purchased in popular bonds, third auction held
Skopje, 12 December 2025 (MIA) - Over Mden 2 billion or EUR 33 million worth of popular bonds were purchased in the third auction held Friday, the Prospectus for which was published on November 26. The demand far exceeded the amount of Mden 100 million offered in the prospectus, the Ministry of Fin»»»
Anger at Messi India tour as fans throw chairs and bottles at stadium event
The first stop on Lionel Messi's tour of India descended into chaos as fans ripped up stadium seats and threw items after his appearance at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium was cut short. Thousands of adoring supporters had paid up to 12,000 rupees (£100; $133) to catch a glimpse of the football star, b»»»
Kyrgyzstan to establish Fund for Support of Ethnic Kyrgyz from Afghanistan - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has amended a resolution approving the program to support ethnic Kyrgyz and kairylmans (returnees) arriving from Afghanistan’s Little and Big Pamir for 2026–2029. According to the document, the program has been supplemented with new measures aimed at »»»
Qatar Rail announces service update for Qatar University
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has announced a metrolink service update on the red line network. In a social media post, from Sunday, December 14, M149 buses will operate from Qatar University station Exit 2 instead of the previous Exit 1.»»»
Without Adopted State Budget, New National Framework Agreement Cannot Be Signed
In the absence of a budget, a new National Framework Agreement cannot be signed and the previous one will remain in force, said Dr. Nikolay Branzalov, Chairman of the Management Board of the Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA). He was speaking to journalists ahead of the start of the 79th extraordi»»»
Kyrgyz-Croatian cooperation: Kyrgyzstan's Consular Office opened in Rijeka - | 24.KG
The ceremonial opening of the office of the Honorary Consul of the Kyrgyz Republic in Rijeka, Croatia, took place on December 12. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the press service, the office, located at Vukovarska 10a, will focus o»»»
Moscow, Tehran ‘Working Closely’ on Nuclear Program
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that relations between Moscow and Tehran are “developing very positively,” stressing that the two countries are working in close coordination at the United Nations on Iran’s nuclear program. He made the remarks during talks with Iranian President Maso»»»
Fans vandalise India stadium after Messi's abrupt exit
Kolkata: Angry spectators broke down barricades and stormed the pitch at a stadium in India after football star Lionel Messi, who is on a three-day tour of the country, abruptly left the arena. As a part of a so-called GOAT Tour, the 38-year-old Argentina and Inter Miami superstar touched down in t»»»
Türkiye Says SDF Has No Option but to Integrate into Syrian Army
Türkiye said on Friday that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have no alternative but to implement a March 10 agreement requiring their integration into the Syrian army, accusing Israel of encouraging the group to stall the deal through its actions in Syria. In a statement, the Turkish Ministry of»»»
IAEA Recognizes Russia's Efforts to Ensure Safety of Experts on Way to Zaporozhye Plant - Grossi
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recognizes Russia's efforts to ensure the safety of the agency's experts on their way to the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi told Sputnik. "I recognize the efforts of the Russian Federation to ensur»»»
Al-Ajami, Abdulla and Norah top Hathab podiums
The ninth round of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour at Al Shaqab saw thrilling podium finishes across all three categories yesterday. In the Gold Tour (140 cm), Faleh Suwaid Al-Ajami claimed first with Khalid Al-Hadi taking second place. Team Wathnan topped the team standings, followed by »»»
Squad depth key for title-chasing Morocco
Doha, Qatar: It was the kind of night when the roars cascaded relentlessly down from the stands. In a hard-fought quarter-final against a spirited Syria side, Morocco eventually secured their place in the last four of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025. Despite dominating possession and piling constant pressur»»»
Prestigious trophies up for grabs at Al Rayyan Racecourse today
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC), chaired by Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Attiyah, will stage a major race meeting this evening, featuring racing for the Qatar National Day Trophy and the Late Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammed Bin Thani Trophy. The nine-race card will be run on the turf »»»
Syria stars sense something special is building
Doha: Ahead of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025, Syria were ranked below many nations that they ended up outlasting. In their group, they advanced to the knockouts ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026-bound pair Qatar and Tunisia. Elsewhere, they lasted longer than an Egyptian side also heading to North America next»»»
Arab unity and culture on display at Fan Zones
Doha, Qatar: The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Fan Zones have welcomed tens of thousands of Arab fans throughout match days, bringing the community together in a spectacular celebration of unity and culture, ahead of every match. Located across the six tournament venues, the Fan Zones feature a number o»»»
Dubai adopts executive regulations for autonomous vehicles
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has adopted the executive regulations for Law No. 9 of 2023, which governs the operation of autonomous vehicles in the emirate. The regulations define six categories of autonomous vehicles and outline eight conditions for obtaining and renewing lic»»»
Pyramids and Flamengo clash for FIFA Challenger Cup, eye PSG final
Doha, Qatar: Egypt’s Pyramids FC and Brazil’s CR Flamengo meet at Al Rayyan’s Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium tonight with two rewards on the line: the FIFA Challenger Cup and a place in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 final against European champions Paris Saint-Germain. The trophy match promises a»»»
‘Leveraging private capital, AI key to future development gains’
Doha, Qatar: As governments and global institutions race to harness artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and innovation-driven investment, last week’s Doha Forum offered a pointed reminder that technology alone cannot close widening gaps in peace, climate resilience, and economic o»»»
US Says Mexico Agrees to Water Treaty Obligations
The United States and Mexico reached an agreement on water-sharing on Friday, after President Donald Trump threatened new sanctions. Trump said Mexico owed 800,000 acre-feet of water to the US and demanded it release a quarter of this amount by December 31 or be hit with a new five percent tariff, »»»
Operation to Secure and Tow Tanker Kairos Begins
The implementation of the approved operational plan for securing and subsequently towing the tanker Kairos has commenced, the Bulgarian Ministry of Transport and Communications reported on Saturday. The plan was jointly prepared by the Maritime Administration and the operation contractor, BMF TUG S»»»
Bulgarian National Bank Extends Cash Desk Hours Amid Strong Demand for Euro Starter Kits
The Bulgarian National Bank announced extended operating hours at its cash desks today and on Saturday, December 20, in response to heightened public demand. The increased interest is linked to the sale of starter kits containing euro coins featuring Bulgaria’s national design. The euro starter pac»»»
Britain Imposes Sanctions on RSF Leaders, Including Hemedti’s Brother
Britain on Friday imposed sanctions on senior commanders of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), accusing them of involvement in mass killings, systematic sexual violence and deliberate attacks on civilians in Sudan. The UK government said Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo, the RSF’s deputy commander and br»»»
Bulgaria Opens New 3 km Section of Hemus Highway Near Dermantsi
Traffic is set to open around noon today on a newly completed 3-kilometre stretch of the Hemus highway, according to the Road Infrastructure Agency. The section runs from the Dermantsi substation to the temporary connection with the III-307 Lukovit–Ugarchin road at kilometre 103 of the highway and »»»
Partly cloudy weather, with slight rise in temperatures
Tunis, Dec. 13 (TAP) – The weather on Saturday will be locally foggy in the morning, then partly cloudy across most regions and at times densely cloudy over the eastern coastal areas, with some scattered rain, according to forecasts from the...»»»
Wilde and Waugh crowned T100 Triathlon World Champions in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde and Great Britain’s Kate Waugh were crowned T100 Triathlon World Champions after winning the Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final in Lusail yesterday. Wilde capped a phenomenal season with his sixth victory of the year, completing a perfect campaign »»»
‘Digital cooperation key to bridging global AI gaps’
Doha, Qatar: Multilateral cooperation is now essential to promote digital development and ensure all countries benefit from technological and artificial intelligence (AI) advancements, the Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has said. Deemah AlYahya made the remarks duri»»»
BilAraby awarded gold for best use of Arabic language
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby initiative, in partnership with BLJ Worldwide, a leading strategic communications and public relations firm, secured the Gold Award for Best Use of the Arabic Language in a Media Campaign at the MEPRA Awards 2025, held in Dubai. The MEPRA Awards are among th»»»
Iran Detains 18 Crew Members of Foreign Tanker Seized in Gulf of Oman
Iranian authorities detained 18 crew members of a foreign tanker seized in the Gulf of Oman on Friday that they said was carrying 6 million liters of smuggled fuel, Iranian media reported on Saturday, citing the Hormozgan province judiciary. It said those detained under the ongoing investigation in»»»
2 People Killed in Russia’s Saratov Region as Peace Talks Press On
At least two people were killed in a drone attack in Russia’s southwestern Saratov region and parts of Ukraine were without power, local authorities said Saturday, as US-led peace talks on ending the war press on. The drone attack damaged a residential building and several windows were also blown o»»»
MoC announces inscription of ‘Sadu Weaving’ on Unesco’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage
New Delhi: The Ministry of Culture (MoC) has announced the inscription of the art of ‘Sadu Weaving’ on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for 2025, in partnership with the State of Kuwait »»»
China to Boost Exports, Imports in 2026, Seeking ‘Sustainable’ Trade, Official Says
China plans to expand exports and imports next year as part of efforts to promote "sustainable" trade, a senior economic official said on Saturday, state broadcaster CCTV reported. The trillion-dollar trade surplus posted by the world's second-largest economy is stirring tensions with Beijing's tra»»»
Arab, Muslim States Say UNRWA Role is Indispensable
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye and Qatar on Friday rallied behind the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, UNRWA, stressing that its role in protecting Palestinian refugees and caring for their needs is both indispe»»»
North Korean Leader Kim Hails Troops Returning from Russia Mission, State Media Says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a welcoming ceremony for an army engineering unit that had returned home after carrying out duties in Russia, the North's KCNA news agency reported on Saturday. In a speech carried by KCNA, Kim praised officers and soldiers of the 528th Regiment of Engineers»»»
Kim Jong-un Says Western Armed Forces 'Cannot Match' North Korea's Army
SEOUL (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said at a welcoming ceremony held this week for the Korean engineering units returning from a mission abroad that the armed forces of Western countries were no match for the Korean People's Army. "The armed villains of the West, armed with whatever »»»
On This Day, Dec. 13: U.S. troops capture Saddam Hussein - UPI.com
On Dec. 13, 2003, a bearded and apparently disoriented Saddam Hussein, the deposed Iraqi president, was captured by U.S. troops in a small underground hideout southeast of his hometown of Tikrit, ending an eight-month manhunt. 1 of 2 | On December 13, 2003, Saddam Hussein, the deposed Iraqi preside»»»
Geminid meteor shower set to light up night skies across the Arab world tonight
Abu Dhabi: Skywatchers across the Arab region are set for prime viewing conditions as the Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend. The Geminids, regarded as one of the most reliable and active meteor showers of the year, occur annually around December 14. This year, the best viewing win»»»
Messi to unveil 21-metre statue of himself on India 'GOAT' tour
Kolkata: Lionel Messi will unveil a 21-metre (70-foot) statue of himself in India on Saturday as he embarks on a three-day tour of the country that has sparked a fan frenzy. The iron sculpture in Kolkata, which shows Messi holding aloft the World Cup, is part of a so-called GOAT Tour that will take»»»
Thailand Continues Cambodia Strikes Despite Trump Truce Calls
Thailand said Saturday it was continuing military strikes against Cambodia despite US President Donald Trump saying the countries had agreed to stop fighting after calls with him. Renewed clashes between the Southeast Asian neighbors, which stem from a long-running dispute over the colonial-era dem»»»
Partial Rafah Rebuilding Risks Delaying Cairo Conference
Discussion has intensified over plans for partial reconstruction in parts of Gaza, even as official Arab statements insist that rebuilding must begin across the entire enclave. The debate comes nearly two weeks after the postponement of the Cairo Conference on Gaza reconstruction, intended to marsh»»»
WCM-Q hosts third alumni-run primary care conference
Doha, Qatar: The Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently hosted its third highly anticipated alumni-run conference on primary care. The conference is titled “Updates in Primary Care: Specialist-Led Case-Based Discussions Highlighting th»»»
Why a Russian base on Sudan’s coast spells trouble for Egypt
Cairo is watching in fury as Sudanese army authorities in Khartoum and their peers in Moscow dust off a 2020 agreement to turn Port Sudan into Russia’s newest naval outpost on the Red Sea, right on Egypt’s southern doorstep. For Sudan’s embattled army, the rush to animate the deal is understandable»»»
Malaysia welcomes UNGA resolution on Israeli occupation obligations in Palestine
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- Malaysia on Saturday welcomed a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution restating Israeli occupation obligations in the occupied Palestinian territory.In a press statement, the Malaysian Foreign Ministry said that the resolution, led by a group of like-minde»»»
HBKU hosts global conference on investment promotion, sustainable development
Doha, Qatar: The Unesco Chair on Environmental Law and Sustainable Development at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Law hosted the ‘International Investment Promotion and Facilitation in the Context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030’ conference. Held at the Qatar Natio»»»