A UN humanitarian team visited el-Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur region for the first time since a paramilitary force overran the city in October, carrying out a rampage that is believed to have killed hundreds of people and sent most of the population fleeing. The hours-long visit gave the UN its first »»»

Finnish police have detained a vessel suspected of damaging an undersea telecoms cable running from Helsinki to Estonia across the Gulf of Finland. The cargo vessel, the Fitburg, was sailing from St Petersburg to the port of Haifa in Israel, under the flag of St Vincent and Grenadines. All 14 crew »»»

A telephone conversation took place between Vladimir Putin and the President of the Republic of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko. During the phone call, the President of the Republic of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, strongly condemned the reckless attack by Ukrainian drones on the residence of the Pr»»»

DOHA: The 3rd Souq Waqif Truffle Exhibition and Auction, held in the eastern square of the market, is witnessing a large turnout of visitors and truffle lovers, following the outstanding success achieved by the exhibition over the past two editions, establishing a culture of buying this product in »»»

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said the site struck in Venezuela was used to mix coca paste into cocaine and linked it directly to the ELN, the Colombian guerrilla group Photo by Carlos Ortega/EPA Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he learned the United States' attack on Ven»»»

Islamabad: Pakistan reported a sharp decline in polio cases in 2025 due to sustained vaccination campaigns and improved disease surveillance, health authorities said on Wednesday. Official data showed polio cases fell from 74 in 2024 to 30 in 2025, with no new cases reported nationwide since Septem»»»

Israel plans to ban 37 aid organizations from operating in Gaza from Thursday unless they hand over detailed information on their Palestinian staff, despite mounting criticism from the United Nations and the European Union. Several NGOs have told AFP the new rules will have a major impact on food a»»»

Russia's defense ministry released video footage on Wednesday of what it said was a downed drone at a briefing intended to show Ukraine tried this week to attack a presidential residence and challenge Kyiv's denials that such an attack took place. Kyiv says Moscow has produced no evidence to suppor»»»

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BELGRADE - In 2025, Serbia posted real GDP growth of 2 pct reflecting upturns in most service sectors and industry, the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) said on Wednesday, quoting an estimate by the national statistical office. "A decline was recorded in the construction and less so in agriculture due»»»

A Canadian couple was found dead while vacationing in the Dominican Republic, their bereaved family shared on social media. Christine Sauvé and Alain Noël died in their sleep the night of 25 December, Sauvé's brother Gilles Sauvé Jr told the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) in an interview. »»»

Police in San Antonio, Texas, said they have found a body during the search for Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, who went missing on Christmas Eve. The body hasn't been officially identified. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI. | License Photo Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Authorities found a body during a search for a mis»»»

Tunis, Dec. 31 (TAP) - Weather conditions on Wednesday night will be marked by temporarily thundery rain, spreading to the rest of the northern regions and the Sahel, with passing clouds over the remaining areas, according to forecasts by the...»»»

As Bulgaria prepares to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, replacing the leva (BGN) at a fixed exchange rate of 1.95583 BGN = 1 EUR, the country faces a complex landscape of price adjustments across various sectors. This comprehensive analysis examines which prices are rising, which are falling, an»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Progressive Party leader Milos Vucevic, who is also adviser to the president of Serbia on regional affairs, said on Wednesday 2025 had been a very difficult and uncertain year, but that the situation in the country was now more stable and that he did not expect scenarios from thi»»»

On the eve of New Year 2026, President of the Republic Bajram Begaj delivered a message of greetings to all Albanians, calling for unity, cooperation, and coordination around national goals and interests. President Begaj described the New Year as a moment of reflection and emphasized the importance»»»

People ride the subway past a euro adoption poster in Sofia, Bulgaria, Monday. Bulgaria is set to become the 21st member of the eurozone on Jan. 1, transitioning from the national lev to the euro amid public concerns that the move could trigger immediate price hikes and a higher cost of living. Pho»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) closed 2025 at 10,762 points, marking a 1.81% year‑over‑year increase. Market capitalization rose by approximately QAR 23.4 billion, reaching QAR 644.3 billion, up from QAR 620.86 billion at the end of 2024. In terms of trading value, activity declined by about »»»

A passenger has described "chaos" after two trains collided head-on near Peru's most popular tourist attraction, Machu Picchu. Niels Honkoop, 33, told the BBC he had switched seats part-way through the journey from the middle of the train to the back, before it crashed, injuring many of those sitti»»»

1 of 5 | Activists face off with Los Angeles Police Department officers during the “No Kings” protest outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles on October 18. Demonstrations took place in cities across the United States opposing policies of the Trump administration. File Photo by Jim»»»

Tunis, Dec. 31 (TAP) - The Tunisian Red Crescent, in partnership with the National Road Safety Observatory, is organising a nationwide road safety awareness campaign starting from Wednesday at noon until Thursday at noon, under the slogan: “24 Hours...»»»

Dubai: As the calendar turns from 2025 to 2026, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, marks the occasion by sharing a touching compilation of his most cherish»»»

Tunis, Dec. 31 (TAP) - The stock market recorded a gain of 0.6% on Wednesday, closing at 13,450 points, according to the daily analysis by broker Tunisie Valeurs.The Tunindex thus ends 2025 on a high note, with a solid performance of 35.1% that...»»»

DOHA: The committee responsible for the GCC Tourism Capital has officially announced Doha as the GCC Tourism Capital for 2026, within the framework of strengthening joint tourism cooperation among GCC member states. This decision has been approved by Their Excellencies the Ministers responsible for»»»

PARIS — Traffic slowly resumed Wednesday in the Channel tunnel after an electricity failure halted train trips connecting London to the European mainland, as frazzled passengers arrived in France after hours trapped in a powerless train.The Eurostar online timetable however still announced some del»»»

SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria was preparing to switch to the euro on Wednesday night to become the 21st eurozone member, amid concerns the move could usher in higher prices and add to political instability rattling the Balkan country.At midnight (2200 GMT Wednesday), Bulgaria will wave goodbye to both»»»

BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that the country's economy is expected to have grown "around five per cent" in 2025, despite "pressure" during a year he described as "very unusual", state media said.The announcement came in a New Year's Eve speech by Xi to a top political cons»»»

Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of the ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command, delivers a keynote address at the 2025 second ROK-U.S. Combined Policy Forum at Royal Park Convention in Seoul on Monday. Photo by Hyojoon Jeon/UPI SEOUL Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Against a backdrop of North Korea's accelerating nucl»»»

Doha: Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) shared climate information for January 2026 in its monthly weather brief. January, which marks the second month of the winter season in the country, is climatologically known to be the coldest month of the year. During this period, cold fronts are set to be »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - After Ukraine's attack on the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin, questions arise about Western countries' involvement in such operations, European Parliament lawmaker from Luxembourg Fernand Kartheiser told RIA Novosti. Such an action was "ill-considered" because "it »»»

Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has officially announced today its comprehensive calendar of sports events and competitions for 2026. The calendar features 83 championships, including 39 international events, 16 world championships, 10 Asian tournaments, three GCC competitions, one Arab cha»»»

In the first year of his second term, US President Donald Trump was flattered and praised as prominent figures calculated that massaging the ego of the leader of the free world was the easiest way to manage global diplomacy – and possibly serve their own interests. The lesson was learned early in T»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Police will deploy 172 traffic and security patrols across the emirate’s roads during New Year’s Eve, as part of a comprehensive security and traffic plan to manage crowds, ensure road safety and maintain public order while welcoming 2026, senior officers said. The patrols will be »»»

PoliticsAsiaIran: Economic crisis, political discontent threaten regimeMohsen BarinProtests triggered by soaring inflation and a collapsing currency have highlighted widespread political discontent. Will Iran's deep economic woes lead to regime change? https://p.dw.com/p/569zaThe protests began wit»»»

The EU's top diplomat has called Moscow's claims that Ukraine targeted Russian government sites a "deliberate distraction" and an attempt to derail the peace process. Kaja Kallas' comments on social media appear to be a reference to the Kremlin's allegation that Ukraine attempted a drone strike on »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Tunis, Dec. 31 (TAP) – The Criminal Chamber of the Tunis Court of Appeal on Tuesday evening upheld the first-instance ruling sentencing Abir Moussi, president of the Free Destourian Party, to two years in prison in the case filed against her by the...»»»

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»»»