Kuna 11m

Kuwait firemen extinguish fire at plastic company

KUWAIT, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- Six fire squads on Saturday put out a fire that broke out at premises of a company for plastic treatment in Amghara, Kuwait Fire Force said in a statement.The firefighters had scrambled to the scene immediately after receiving the alert and managed to contain the blazes, th»»»

Sana 23m

Turkey FM: International cooperation has supported Syria’s stability

Damascus, Dec.13 (SANA)Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Saturday that recent developments in Syria marked a significant turning point, emphasizing that Turkey stands with the Syrian people and shares their aspirations for freedom and stability. Speaking at the East Forum in Istanbul, Fidan»»»

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Sputnik 34m

Cracking of Seversk Fortress a ‘Catastrophe’ for Ukraine - Expert

“The taking of Seversk is a catastrophe for Ukraine’s armed forces, as it will allow [Russia] to advance on Kramatorsk and Slavyansk,” the last major heavily-fortified agglomeration in the Donbass under Ukraine’s control, military expert Evgeny Mikhailov says. According to Mikhailov, Seversk’s libe»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 41m

CPD plans commercial investments in Poland and leases in Florida in ‘26

CPD plans to carry out parallel investments next year in commercial real estate in Poland and residential rental projects in Florida, the United States, CEO Rafał Kijonka told ISBnews. After approving its 2026 financial results, the company intends to introduce a dividend policy with progressively »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 41m

Revision of Polish KPO finally approved

EU finance and economy ministers approved changes to Poland’s National Recovery Plan (KPO) on Friday, bringing the revision process to a close. After amendments adopted by the Polish government in late September, the KPO now includes 57 investment projects and 54 reforms. Poland is set to receive a»»»

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Kuna 47m

Germany condemns Israeli occupation settlement expansion in W. Bank

BERLIN, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- The German Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned Israeli occupation's plans to build over 750 new settlement units in the occupied West Bank.A statement by the ministry said the settlement construction not only violates international law and relevant UN Security Council re»»»

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Cambodia suspends all border crossings with Thailand: interior ministry

Banteay Meanchey, Cambodia: Cambodia suspended all of its border crossings with Thailand on Saturday, as the two countries remained locked in a deadly military conflict. "The Royal Government of Cambodia has decided to fully suspend all entry and exit movements at all Cambodia-Thailand border cross»»»

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Al Awsat 54m

US, Ukraine to Discuss Ceasefire in Berlin Ahead of European Summit

Germany will host US and Ukrainian delegations over the weekend for talks on a ceasefire in Ukraine, ahead of a summit with European leaders and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Berlin on Monday, a German official said on Saturday. A US official said overnight that President Donald Trump's envoy St»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai Police urge motorists to take precautions amid unstable weather

Dubai: Dubai Police have urged motorists to exercise extra caution on the roads as rainy and unstable weather conditions are expected across the emirate. Drivers have been advised to strictly adhere to traffic laws, reduce speed, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and remain fully attenti»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Without Adopted State Budget, New National Framework Agreement Cannot Be Signed - BMA Chair

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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

US envoy to meet Zelensky, Europe leaders in Berlin this weekend

Kyiv, Ukraine: US President Donald Trump's special envoy will meet with Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders in Berlin this weekend, the White House said, as Washington presses for a plan to end Russia's war with Ukraine. A White House official confirmed to AFP on Friday that Trump's envoy»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Report: Trump convinced of Aoun and Salam's conduct, believes peace deal more important than disarmament

U.S. President Donald Trump is still convinced of the actions being taken by President Joseph Aoun and of what the government of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has achieved and intends to achieve, according to “exclusive information” obtained by the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper. Trump has informed U.S. env»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Sofia Mayor: Waste Crisis is Yet Another One We Will Overcome

“The situation with the waste is another crisis that we will overcome,” Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev told journalists as he joined a volunteer clean-up campaign in the Lyulin residential area together with Deputy Mayor for Ecology Nadezhda Bobcheva on Saturday. “Waste will not be the reason why I leav»»»

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Egypt Independent 1h

Logistical facilities in place to expedite gas link project with Cyprus: Egyptian minister

Zohr 6 well in Egypt Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi affirmed the strategic importance of the bilateral relations between Egypt and Cyprus and their pivotal role in maintaining economic and energy stability in the Eastern Mediterranean region. The minister praised t»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Darb Al Saai: A journey into desert heritage

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar National Day celebrations, Darb Al Saai is captivating visitors with an immersive cultural experience that revives the spirit of traditional Bedouin life. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, the event offers a vivid re-creation of ancestral lifestyles through the pop»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Crete cooperative tied to fraud

A farmers’ cooperative in Iraklio, Crete, is at the center of a newly uncovered subsidy fraud involving illegal payments from Greece’s agricultural payment agency, OPEKEPE. According to initial information, a farmers’ unionist and a local accountant played central roles. The unionist served as vice»»»

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Kuna 1h

ECM set to launch, begin to accept listing applications

KUWAIT, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Stock Exchange (Boursa Kuwait) announced on Saturday, after having completed all technical and technological requirements in coordination with capital market stakeholders and participants, that the Emerging Companies Market (ECM) will launch and begin accepting listi»»»

Gulf News 1h

Liwa Festival 2026 kicks off with dazzling Burj Khalifa lights, drones, fireworks

The much-anticipated Liwa International Festival 2026 kicked off in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra Region on Friday with a spectacular opening ceremony. Marking the occasion, the Burj Khalifa lit up in the festival’s red colours, displaying its logo in a dazzling light show. Messages flashed across the towe»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai Police urge motorists to take precautions amid unstable weather

Dubai: Dubai Police have urged motorists to exercise extra caution on the roads as rainy and unstable weather conditions are expected across the emirate. Drivers have been advised to strictly adhere to traffic laws, reduce speed, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and remain fully attenti»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Prosecutor brands Golden Dawn Nazi criminal group

Prosecutor Kyriaki Stefanatou opened her address to the Five-Member Court of Appeals for Felonies, where the second-instance trial of Golden Dawn is under way, by portraying the group as a structured criminal organization rooted in Nazi ideology, not a political party. “Golden Dawn was a criminal o»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Here is how heating and food poverty actually affects Hungarians across the country

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TAP 2h

Tunisian-Algerian Forum: 230 economic actors participate in over 850 B2B meetings

Tunis, Dec. 13 (TAP)- B2B meetings on the sidelines of the Tunisian-Algerian Economic Forum ( December 11-12 in Tunis) brought together 110 Algerian enterprises and 120 from Tunisia.The event was organised by the Exports Promotion Centre (CEPEX)...»»»

The Peninsula 2h

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»»»

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Gulf News 2h

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»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Military and Energy Infrastructure, Including With Kinzhal Missiles

Russian military launched mass precision strikes at Ukrainian defense industry and related energy industry targets overnight using Kinzhal hypersonic air-launched ballistic missiles, as well as ground- and sea-launched weapons and long-range drones, in response to Kiev's terrorist attacks on civili»»»

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Kuna 2h

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»»»

Gulf News 2h

Abu Dhabi court orders private school to pay Dh43,863 for unpaid uniforms

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Commercial Court of First Instance has ruled that a private school must pay Dh43,863 to a uniform supplier after failing to settle the cost of uniforms that were delivered but not paid for. The supplier filed a lawsuit seeking the outstanding amount, late payment interest a»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

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»»»

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Al Manar 2h

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.»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Erdogan Warns Black Sea Should Not Be 'Area of Confrontation' after Strikes

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday warned that the Black Sea should not turn into an "area of confrontation" between Russia and Ukraine, after several strikes in recent weeks. "The Black Sea should not be seen as an area of confrontation. This would not benefit Russia or Ukraine. Ev»»»

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MIA 2h

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»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

157 complaints filed, founder arrested: Pyramid scheme exposed in Bishkek - | 24.KG

In Bishkek, 157 citizens have filed complaints against the company VML_KG, which was involved in attracting monetary deposits. A criminal case has been opened under the article «Fraud,» the Internal Affairs Department of Leninsky district of the capital reported. According to law enforcement agenci»»»

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Kuna 2h

Kuwait's PAHW meets Korea's KL delegation on S. Saad Al-Abdullah City project

KUWAIT, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) welcomed Saturday a Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) team for negotiations to develop land for investment within the South Saad Al-Abdullah residential city project under a bilateral MoU.In a press statement issued»»»

BBC 2h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

This crunchy chocolate-tahini bark channels Dubai chocolate with a twist

This recipe is the answer to a multitude of needs this time of year. Need a homemade gift that’s out of the ordinary but easy to make? Check. Maybe you’re looking for a standout dessert for a festive potluck? Check. How about a low-lift treat you can whip up quickly using pantry-friendly ingredient»»»

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Sputnik 2h

First Footage of Liberated Pokrovsk

On December 1, the Russian Defense Ministry announced the complete liberation of the city of Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk). It was an anchor of Ukraine’s Donbass fortification belt, its loss became a disaster for Ukraine.Russia's Special Operation in UkraineTaking Control of Pokrovsk Marks Decisive Step»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

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 »»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Cameras to be installed on Kyrgyz-Tajik border - | 24.KG

Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS), has ordered to equip the section of the Kyrgyz-Tajik border with a video surveillance system after the installation of barbed wire fencing. He made this announcement during a working visit to Batken region. H»»»

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Sana 2h

Barnieh: New tax system is partner in supporting Syrian industry economic growth

Damascus, Dec.13 (SANA) Finance Minister, Mohamed Yisr Barnieh, affirmed the existence of a genuine partnership between the State and the industrial sector, aimed at revitalizing Syrian industry and restoring it to normal role in supporting the national economy, increasing its contribution to the g»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

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.»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Rising Malayalam actor Akhil Vishwanath dies by suicide

Kerala: The Malayalam film industry and his hometown are in shock after young actor Akhil Vishwanath, known for his role in the award-winning film Chola, died by suicide on Thursday morning, Kerala Kaumudi reported. He was found in his bedroom at home, leaving family, friends, and neighbours grief-»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Organized crime group member detained on suspicion of weapons theft - | 24.KG

A citizen registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan as a member of an organized crime group was detained in Chui region during an Anti-Racket raid on suspicion of weapons theft. The press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Chui region reported. According to t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

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»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

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»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Abu Dhabi court orders employer to pay Dh55,874 to former worker

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance has ruled that an employer must pay Dh55,874 in compensation to a former employee who worked for nearly 11 years, after the employer cancelled his residency and failed to settle his full entitlements. The employee filed a lawsuit following an »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

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»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Occupation Forces Advance into Quneitra Countryside Amid Local Rejection

Israeli occupation forces conducted an incursion into the village of Saida al-Hanout in the southern Quneitra countryside this morning. Syrian sources reported that an Israeli military force, consisting of eight vehicles, established a checkpoint at the village’s main entrance. A contingent then pr»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

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»»»

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Sputnik 3h

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»»»

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