Qatar condemns terrorist attack on joint US-Syrian patrol in central Syria
Doha: The State of Qatar condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a joint American-Syrian patrol near the city of Palmyra in the center of the Syrian Arab Republic, killing and wounding several people. In a statement on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the State of Qatar's f»»»
REAoL holds meeting with EU Commission – support in technical consultations, studies, training and qualification of specialized cadres offered
The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL), headed by its Chairman Abdulsalam Al-Ansari, held a meeting at its Tripoli headquarters last Thursday (11 December) with a delegation from the General Directorate for North Africa, Middle East and Gulf Affairs of the European Commission, headed by Mr»»»
Bansko Launches Winter Season with Festive Programme, Local Cuisine and Fireworks
Following the official opening in the Pirin Mountain, the resort town of Bansko traditionally launched the 2025/2026 winter season in the central square. Local cuisine was showcased in tents as part of the Unique Bansko exhibition, while the stage featured performances of local folklore. The ceremo»»»
India, Georgia discuss deepening cooperation, regional, global issues
NEW DELHI, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- India and Georgia on Saturday discussed all gamut of the bilateral relationship and current regional and global developments.A statement from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said that as part of the 8th India-Georgia Foreign Office Consultations held in Tbilisi b»»»
SNIPE La Presse cleared to acquire all Dar Assabah shares for symbolic dinar and begin merger
Tunis, Dec. 13 (TAP) - Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri chaired a ministerial working session on Saturday morning at the Government Palace in the Kasbah, dedicated to examining the transfer of all shares of the Tunisian Company for Press,...»»»
HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award: Honoring transparency, integrity bolstering global efforts
Doha: The "HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award" earns global significance as a first-of-its-kind initiative in this field. It aims to honor individuals and institutions that dedicate their efforts to combating corruption and promoting transparency and i»»»
Zliten Chamber of Commerce signs MoU with Tangiers Chamber of Commerce to enhance economic cooperation
Zliten Chamber of Commerce announced today that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Services of Morocco. The Chamber said this comes as part of its efforts to support the investment environment and strengthen the r»»»
Libyan companies participate in second African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Business Forum in Morocco
Libyan companies, under the auspices and supervision of the Ministry of Economy and Trade, participated in the second edition of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Business Forum in Marrakech, Morocco. The forum was inaugurated by the Head of the Moroccan Government, Aziz Akhannouch, »»»
Gunman kills three Americans in Syria - UPI.com
One day after people in Syria gathered to mark the first anniversary of the ousting of the Bashar al-Assad regime, pictured, a joint U.S.-Syrian patrol in the central city of Palmyra was ambushed by an ISIS-linked gunman, killing three and injuring five. Photo by Balil Al-Hammoud/EPA Dec. 13 (UPI) »»»
UK: Over 39,000 illegal migrants enter country since early '25
LONDON, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- At least 39,292 illegal migrants entered the UK territory through the English Channel since the beginning of January 2025, traveling in small boats departing from northern France, British Home Office said on Saturday.This is the second-largest annual figure ever, after the »»»
Pentagon: ISIS-linked Attack leaves two U.S. soldiers and interpreter dead
Washington, Dec. 13 (SANA) The U.S. military announced Saturday the death of two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter following an attack in Syria. In a statement, the U.S. Department of Defense said that two U.S. service members and one American civilian were killed, while three other sold»»»
Second International Peer-Reviewed Scientific Conference on the Shadow Economy and Sustainable Development opened today
The Second International Peer-Reviewed Scientific Conference, entitled “The Shadow Economy and Sustainable Development,” opened in Tripoli. The event was attended by the Minister of Economy and Trade and the Minister of Planning, as well as some Deputy Ministers, with the participation of a select »»»
Belarus releases 123 political prisoners after U.S. eases sanctions - UPI.com
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, pictured at a press conference in January, agreed to release 123 political prisoners on Saturday in exchange for the United States dropping its crippling sanctions against the potash industry in Belarus. File Photo by Belarus President Press Service/EPA-EF»»»
Tripoli Libyan Prime Minister meets with Saudi trade delegation to boost investment and infrastructure in Libya
Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba met yesterday with a high-level delegation from Saudi Arabia’s Amiantit Group, a leading global manufacturer of Fluorite fiberglass tubes, which has more than five decades of experience and operates a wide network of factories and research c»»»
EU Urges Iran to Release Nobel-Prize Winner Mohammadi
The European Union called on Saturday for the release of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who was detained by Iranian security forces along with at least eight other activists. Brussels described Friday's arrests in the eastern city of Mashhad as "deeply concerning". "The EU urges Irani»»»
Flights between Phnom Penh, Bangkok remain normal despite ongoing border clashes
Phnom Penh: Flights between Phnom Penh and Bangkok as well as those between Siem Reap and Thailand are operating as normal although the Cambodia-Thailand border fighting is still going on, a Cambodian civil aviation spokesperson said on Saturday. "So far, Cambodia's two international airports -- th»»»
2 US Service Members and One American Civilian Killed in Ambush in Syria, US Central Command Says
Two US service members and one American civilian have been killed and three other people wounded in an ambush on Saturday by the ISIS group in central Syria, the US Central Command said. The attack on US troops in Iraq is the first to inflict casualties since the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-»»»
Registration begins for Marmi 2026 Championships on December 21
Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Society of Al Gannas (QSA) has announced the opening of registration for the championships of the 17th Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026), scheduled to take place from Dec. 21 to 23, 2025, at the QSA's premises at Katara Cultural Village. Director »»»
Qatar partakes in Gulf meeting on nuclear, radiation oversight in Riyadh
Doha: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change along with other national agencies, participated in the technical meeting of leaders and officials responsible for nuclear and radiation regulation in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, which took place in »»»
‘Like Skiing’: First Urban Cable Car Unveiled Outside Paris
Gondolas floated above a cityscape in the southeastern suburbs of Paris on Saturday as officials unveiled the first urban cable car in the French capital's region. Authorities inaugurated the C1 line in the suburb of Limeil-Brevannes in the presence of Valerie Pecresse, the head of the Ile-de-Franc»»»
Israel Says Killed Top Hamas Weapons Figure in Gaza
Israel said it killed the head of weapons production in Hamas's military wing in a strike in the Gaza Strip on Saturday. The civil defense agency and medical sources in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory told AFP an Israeli strike killed five people in the Tel al-Hawa district, southwest of Gaza C»»»
Ministry of Culture's Music Affairs Centre holds music museum at Darb Al Saai
Doha: The Ministry of Culture's Music Affairs Centre is participating in National Day celebrations at Darb Al Saai in Umm Slal by holding a music museum that showcases all aspects of Qatari traditional music. The exhibition offers an overview of the history of music in Qatar, introducing the most i»»»
Democrats release new photos from Epstein estate
US House Democrats released around 100 new photos obtained from the estate of the late disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. The latest batch is part of a Democratic push to force the Justice Department to release the remaining files related to the Epstein case, which Pres»»»
EU’s use of emergency powers on Russian assets will backfire – MEP
The EU’s move to invoke emergency powers and freeze the assets of the Russian Central Bank indefinitely will seriously damage the bloc’s credibility, European Parliament member Fernand Kartheiser has told RT. On Friday, the EU invoked Article 122 of its treaty to override vetoes from Hungary and Sl»»»
Israeli Media Say Military Killed Senior Hamas Commander, Raed Saed, in Gaza Strike
The Israeli military killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saed, one of the architects of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, in a strike on a car in Gaza City on Saturday, several Israeli media outlets reported, citing sources. The attack killed four people and wounded at least 25 others, accordi»»»
Guterres Marks End of UN Mission in Iraq
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Saturday marked in Baghdad the end of the United Nations' political mission in Iraq, which supported the country's transition following the US-led invasion. At Baghdad's request, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) will shut down its opera»»»