Kuwait Naval Force to conduct live-fire exercises Dec. 9 to 11
KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Naval Force will conduct live-fire exercises as part of Union 25, in conjunction with the Air Force and the Interior Ministry's General Directorate of Coast Guard, from December 9th to 11th, between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM local time, announced the Kuwaiti Army.In a pre»»»
PM Reaffirms Constitutional Concerns Over Minister’s Suspension
Prime Minister Edi Rama has reiterated his stance regarding the Constitutional Court appeal he filed over the suspension of Infrastructure Minister Belinda Balluku. Speaking at the opening of episode nine of his podcast “Flasim”, Rama insisted that the appeal is not a political confrontation nor an»»»
Democrat Ervin Salianji Criticises Berisha’s Leadership, Calls for Party Renewal
Democratic Party (PD) member, Ervin Salianji, has openly expressed dissatisfaction with the leadership of Sali Berisha, arguing that the party is failing to listen to its membership and is not responding to the country’s need for political change. Salianji’s comments come as he begins a series of l»»»
Scattered showers expected on Sunday
Tunis, Dec. 7 (TAP)- The weather on Sunday is cloudy in northern coasts with scattered showers, temporarily cloudy elsewhere, the National Institute of Meteorology said.Highs are expected to hover around 14°C in western heights, while ranging...»»»
Minister of Municipality awarded Nobel Sustainability Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, was awarded the Nobel Sustainability Trust Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability, in recognition of Qatar’s global leadership in advancing sustainable development initiatives, promoting smart econom»»»
680 young achievers honoured at Sheikh Sultan Award ceremony in Sharjah
Sharjah: Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, honoured 680 young winners of the fifth edition of the Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth. The ceremony took place on Sunday evening at Al Badi’ Palace, bringing together »»»
Russian Forces Take Control of Rovnoye in DPR, Kucherovka in Kharkov
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Tsentr battlegroup has taken control of the settlement of Rovnoye, is eliminating Ukrainian troops in Dmitrov and are clearing Grishino in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "Units of the Tsentr battlegroup have completed the libe»»»
Environment situation in Gabes: President Saïed says need for proposed solutions to be part of strategic vision [update1]
Tunis, Dec. 7 (TAP)- President of the Republic Kais Saïed met Saturday in Carthage with members of the team tasked with sorting out the environmental crisis in Gabès.A string of "immediate solutions" were outlined, the Presidency said in a press...»»»
Minister of Labor meets Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ghana
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labor, HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met on Sunday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The meeting explored ways to enhance and develop joint cooperation, particularly in the labor sector.»»»
Dubai Police capture leader of deadly European crime ring
Dubai Police have played a pivotal role in taking down one of Europe’s most dangerous transnational criminal networks, following the arrest of the gang’s leader in the emirate as part of the international operation “Haris.” The operation, conducted in coordination with Europol, Serbia’s Ministry of»»»
Al-Sharaa: Israel’s Push for a Buffer Zone in Southern Syria Puts the Region at Risk
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa warned on Saturday that Israel’s effort to establish a demilitarized buffer zone in southern Syria risks pushing the country into a “dangerous place.” Speaking on the sidelines of the Doha Forum, al-Sharaa said US-mediated negotiations with Israel remain underway to»»»
KUNA cntr launches training program on "Art of Reels Production"
KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- KUNA Development Center on Sunday launched its training program titled "Art of Reels Production," with participants from various government sectors, including Qatar News Agency.The program, delivered by Abdullah Al-Mushawah and running until 11 December, provides progressive»»»
Rescue Effort Gears Up for Grounded Tanker off Ahtopol
The Defence Ministry and the Transport Ministry are coordinating efforts to support the crew of the tanker Kairos off the coast of Ahtopol, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday. During a conversation on Sunday between representatives of the Executive Agency Maritime Administration and the crew, it w»»»
Coup in Benin: What is Known So Far
Troops led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri in Benin have announced that President Patrice Talon has been removed from power. Tigri Pascal will be leading a military transition council - the Military Committee for Refoundation (CMR) - the soldiers announced in a statement. Key EventsTroops seized»»»
DPWH hires 'fresh blood': Viral jeepney driver's son lands engineer job
Dubai: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has hired newly licensed civil engineer Dave Rusty Recososa, the son of a Davao City jeepney driver who went viral for offering free rides to celebrate his son's success, as part of the agency’s ongoing drive to recruit young talent and rebu»»»
Qatar, Panama sign MoU on mutual recognition of seafarer's certificates
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Transport, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Thani and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama, HE Carlos Arturo Hoyos signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on mutual recognition of seafarer’s certificates between the Government of th»»»
Dadu announces new season of interactive programs and activities
Doha, Qatar: Dadu, Qatar's Children's Museum has announced a diverse lineup of interactive programs and activities as part of its new season, featuing engaging experiences, hands-on workshops, and fresh activities designed to inspire learning, creativity, and play for children and families. Located»»»
Bridge Summit 2025 set to open in Abu Dhabi with global media focus
Abu Dhabi: The Bridge Summit 2025 will launch tomorrow, Monday, December 8, in the UAE capital, featuring seven main tracks covering digital content, artificial intelligence, humanitarian media, film production, the creative economy, the future of journalism, and the influence industry. The summit »»»
Supervisory Boards to Review Health and Social Security Budgets for 2026
Supervisory boards of the National Health Insurance Fund and the National Social Security Institute are expected to discuss the draft budgets of the Fund and State Social Security for next year, the Finance Ministry said. The move follows a meeting at the Ministry on December 5, where the trade uni»»»
Amendments in US's New Security Doctrine Largely Align With Russia's Vision - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The adjustments made to the new US National Security Strategy are largely consistent with Moscow's vision, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday. "The adjustments that we are seeing, I would say, are largely consistent with our vision," Peskov told Russian journalist Pav»»»
Environment situation in Gabes: President Saïed says need for proposed solutions to be part of strategic vision
Tunis, Dec. 7 (TAP)- President of the Republic Kais Saïed met Saturday in Carthage with members of the team tasked with sorting out the environmental crisis in Gabès.A string of "immediate solutions" were outlined, the Presidency said in a press...»»»
Ecuador opens embassy in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador today inaugurated his country’s embassy in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remo»»»
Thousands of Israelis Protest in Tel Aviv as Anti-Gov’t Movement Takes Center Stage Again
Thousands of anti-government Israeli protesters gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday night as the movement returned to the center stage after two years of weekly rallies at Hostage Square come to an end. Anti-government protesters at Tel Aviv’s Habima Square mainly called for a state commission of inqu»»»
US Envoy Kellogg Says Ukraine Peace Deal Is Really Close
US President Donald Trump's outgoing Ukraine envoy said a deal to end the Ukraine war was "really close" and now depended on resolving two main outstanding issues: the future of Ukraine's Donbas region and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 after eight yea»»»
Arab Parliament Backs UNRWA Mandate Renewal, Reaffirms Support for Palestinian Rights
Speaker of the Arab Parliament Mohamed Alyammahi welcomed the UN General Assembly’s decision to renew the mandate of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) for another three years, saying the vote reflects broad international support for Palestini»»»
France’s Crisis Support Centre seeks deeper, long-term cooperation with Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Director of the Crisis and Support Centre at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Philippe Lalliot praised Qatar’s growing global leadership in humanitarian action and mediation, calling its role “distinctive, influential, and irrepressible” during an interview with The »»»