US Vice President J.D. Vance has hit back at slurs directed at his wife over her ethnic heritage as well as rumors about problems in their marriage. Media reports earlier this year speculated about strains in the vice president’s relationship with his spouse, Usha Vance, after she was seen on sever»»»

A former close aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that immediately following the October 2023 Hamas attack that triggered Israel's two-year war in Gaza, the Israeli leader instructed him to figure out how the premier could evade responsibility for the security breach. Former Netanyahu s»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have issued an urgent warning to motorists regarding the dangers of driving while fatigued or unwell following a serious collision on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) caused by a driver losing consciousness. The incident occurred when a motorist suffered a sudden medical ep»»»

At a sitting on Tuesday, the Council of Ministers appointed Tsanko Bachiyski as head of the Nuclear Regulatory Agency. His term begins on December 23. This is Bachiyski's second term in office. /DS/»»»

A Lebanese soldier was among three people killed in an Israeli air strike on a car in the country's south, the army said Tuesday, denying Israeli claims that he was also a Hezbollah operative. Israel has kept up regular strikes on Lebanon, usually saying it is targeting Hezbollah, despite a Novembe»»»

Dubai: Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh is reportedly exiting Farhan Akhtar’s much-anticipated Don 3, signaling a shift in the actor’s focus from high-profile franchises to long-term career planning According to The Times of India, Singh’s decision was driven by careful planning rather than creati»»»

It is time for everyone in GERB to sign the petition for the resignation of Anton Slavchev as head of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair Bozhidar Bozhanov wrote on Facebook on Tuesday. The MP of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) was reacting to a post by GERB lea»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan received three bids on Tuesday for the privatization of its embattled national carrier PIA, in what is seen as a litmus test of Islamabad's efforts to sell loss-making state companies. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), long accused by critics of being bloated and »»»

POLITICS In an interview with the Bulgarian National Radio, political scientist and journalist Emiliya Milcheva on the political situation in the country. She said that the protests which brought hundreds of thousands of people onto the streets not only in Sofia but also in other cities, as well as»»»

The Israeli army on Tuesday claimed that a Lebanese soldier killed in a drone strike on a car in the Sidon district was also a Hezbollah operative. It claimed the strike killed three Hezbollah members in total, “including one who served concurrently in the Lebanese Army's intelligence unit and anot»»»

A long-term approach built on trust, flexibility, and a genuine interest in helping companies navigate change. This is the foundation on which Alina Necula, Managing Director of Regional Developments AG Capital Group and Country Manager for Romania Lion’s Head, has built the success of the company »»»

Donald Trump has said the US will keep or sell the crude oil contained on tankers it has seized off the coast of Venezuela, as well as the vessels themselves. The US president's comments came as Washington continues to pressure the South American country's leader Nicolas Maduro to stand down. Speak»»»

Armed men have kidnapped 28 people travelling to an annual Islamic event in Nigeria's central Plateau state, local sources have told the BBC. The victims, including women and children, were ambushed in their bus on Sunday night as it was driving between villages. News of the abductions comes just a»»»

Mexico City: At least five people were killed after a Mexican Navy aircraft crashed in the waters off the US state of Texas while carrying out a medical transport, the navy said Monday. Eight people were traveling aboard the aircraft, which was on a humanitarian mission, the Mexican Navy Secretaria»»»

For Bogdan Danila, the CEO of Symfonia Softeh Plus, 2025 was a year of consolidation, innovation, and preparing the ground for accelerated growth, despite several challenges, which were turned into opportunities for further growth. Next year, the company aims to enhance its performance on the AI fr»»»

Skopje, 22 December 2025 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said Monday the Government is not against an increase of the minimum wage and noted that the executive is committed to continued rise in salaries and proper valuation of labor, while adding that an increase of the minimum wage shoul»»»

Kerala achieved a historic milestone by successfully performing the first heart transplant at a district-level government hospital in India. The groundbreaking procedure took place at Ernakulam General Hospital in Kochi on Monday. The recipient, Durga, a woman from Nepal, has been moved to the ICU »»»

Thailand on Tuesday rejected a request by Cambodia to hold bilateral talks in a neutral country, leaving a planned meeting to negotiate an end to deadly border clashes in doubt. The nations' long-standing border conflict reignited this month, shattering an earlier truce, killing more than 40 people»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov said on Facebook on Tuesday his party has lost all trust in the Anti-Corruption Commission and he believes that it should not exist. The Continue the Change party said on December 18 that the Anti-Corruption Commission had requested data from the Central Election Commissi»»»

Dubai: Dammam has emerged as Saudi Arabia's hottest property market in Q3, posting record 3,000 transactions worth SAR3.2 billion, up 60% year-on-year and 37% from Q2. The Eastern Province city attracts end users and investors with more affordable prices amid affordability strains in Riyadh and Jed»»»

Attallah Tarazi recently received Christmas presents that included socks and a scarf to shield him against the Gaza winter, and he joined some fellow Palestinian Christians in a round of hymns. "Christ is born," the group sang in Arabic. "Hallelujah." The presents and hymns offered the 76-year-old »»»

When her children, trembling with fear, ask where the family can go to escape Israel's continued bombardment in southern Gaza's Khan Yunis area, Umm Ahmed has no answer. In her small, devastated village near Khan Yunis city, recent Israeli drone and artillery strikes shattered the tenuous sense of »»»

Dubai: As the UAE enters its year-end slowdown, many employees, residents and travellers are searching for clarity on one key question: Is New Year a public holiday in the UAE? The answer is yes — but work arrangements vary between the public and private sectors. Also Read: New Year 2026 holiday an»»»

Photo feature by Malek Reddad ALGIERS, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- Built in 1821, Villa Boulkine, also called Dar Errais, located in Hussein Dey, is a distinctive Algerian landmark, showcasing Ottoman architecture blended with local influences, and representing an important historical period in Algeria's cult»»»

Bijagos Archipelago, Guinée-Bissau: Turquoise waves splash against the white sand beaches of the Bijagos Archipelago, where locals fear rising sea levels will swallow their islands whole. Off the Atlantic coast of tropical Guinea-Bissau, the UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to colonies of sea tur»»»

The global price of gold surged to a level not seen in 46 years, particularly since 1979, with an ounce reaching US$ 4,413. This surge was driven by expectations of a US interest rate cut, which boosted investor confidence in the precious metal as a safe haven. In the local market, the price of a g»»»

Sudan’s prime minister on Monday proposed a wide-ranging peace initiative to end a nearly 1,000-day war with a rival paramilitary force, but the United States urged both sides to accept the Trump administration’s call for an immediate humanitarian truce. Kamil Idris, who heads Sudan’s transitional »»»

The consolidated budget of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2026 is planned to exceed 843 billion soms. The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev said at a joint meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh committees where the draft budget for next year was discussed. According to him, the Cabinet inte»»»

The National Road Investment Company (CNIR) awarded, on Tuesday, a Romanian-Bulgarian consortium the contract for the design and construction of the Bacau - Piatra Neamt Expressway, with the winning bid set at 5.17 billion lei (excluding VAT).According to a CNIR release, the consortium consists of »»»

Amid prolonged political uncertainty, the resilience of the Bulgarian state rests primarily on the steady performance of its core institutions. This assessment was shared by Bulgarian National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev in an interview with BTA, given at a moment when the country is again facing a»»»

Dubai: US authorities have confirmed that Dubai-based travel influencer Anunay Sood died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and alcohol. The 32-year-old, known for his travel content and motivational posts, died on November 4 while visiting Las Vegas. Anunay was found unresponsive in his hotel»»»

In recent years, the term “climate chaos” has increasingly been used to describe climate change, which has a negative impact on all living organisms, including birds, said Dr. Dimitar Plachiyski of the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) in an interview with BTA. According to him, »»»

Vince Zampella, the acclaimed co-creator of video gaming juggernaut "Call of Duty," has died in a car crash, gaming giant Electronic Arts confirmed on Monday. He was 55. The developer and executive died on Sunday while driving his Ferrari on a scenic road north of Los Angeles, according to local br»»»

Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake has mourned a Kenyan fan who died following a crush at his concert at a stadium in Nairobi. The victim, 20-year-old Karen Lojore, was reportedly crushed on Saturday near a gate into the Nyayo National Stadium amid long queues and delays worsened by heavy rain, with oth»»»

New drone attacks were recorded in Ukraine near the border with Romania during the night from Monday to Tuesday and a RO-ALERT message was also sent to the population of Tulcea and Galati, the Ministry of National Defence (MApN) reported.According to a press release sent on Tuesday, at 01:10 the ra»»»

The US economy is expected to post another solid economic growth reading Tuesday, but the much-delayed figures likely will not settle debate on the labor market, AI and other variables. Forecasters expect Tuesday's third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) report to show 3.2 percent growth, accord»»»

Dubai: Tylor Chase, who rose to fame as Martin Qwerly on Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide (2004–2007), is back in the spotlight—this time for reasons far from his early stardom. In recent weeks, videos of the former child actor living on the streets went viral, shocking fans and prompting p»»»

Martin Dimitrov, MP from “We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria” (WCC-DB) appeared on Nova TV to discuss the country’s preparedness for the euro, economic risks, budgetary issues, and the relationship between the state and business, as well as Bulgaria’s international obligations. Dimitrov ack»»»

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young adjusts his glasses during a forum on peaceful coexistence and unification at the National Assembly Members' Office Building in Seoul, Dec 12. Photo by Asia Today Dec. 22 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's Unification Ministry has outlined a "peace package" for Nort»»»

Dubai: The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) has approved a set of recommendations calling for accelerated digital transformation and enhanced institutional integration at the Department of Planning and Survey, as part of efforts to advance sustainable urban development across the emirate. During »»»

Cambodia has asked Thailand to hold bilateral talks in the neutral venue of Kuala Lumpur, according to a letter seen by AFP on Tuesday, with the nations set to negotiate truce terms after two weeks of deadly border clashes. Bangkok's defense chief on Tuesday sought to assuage any fears on the Cambo»»»

Dubai: Aditya Dhar’s polarising spy thriller, Dhurandhar, has been making waves for more than just its high-octane plot. The film, released on December 5 barring the GCC countries, has already crossed Rs2.5 billion at the Indian box office, despite mixed reviews. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra, wh»»»

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he will discuss Iran's nuclear activities during his visit next week with US President Donald Trump. Speaking at a joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in Jerusalem, Netanyah»»»

Doha, Qatar: Volunteers from the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation were in Cairo last week as part of the Egypt 2025 Volunteer Trip, where they engaged directly with youth beneficiaries from the EAA-supported “Green Visions & Thriving Futures: Empowering Youth for Sustainable Impact” project, im»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Middle East is rapidly positioning the region as a rising global nexus for AI data center investment and innovation, according to Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report, ‘AI Data Centers: An Opportunity in the Middle East’. As global demand for AI infrastructure accelerates, with dat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Global Institute for Strategic Research (GISR), an interdisciplinary think tank at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), continues to advance its mission of shaping impactful policies through a series of strategic activities, including a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Fourteen students from Qatar Academy Al Khor (QAK), part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, participated in the Change the World Model United Nations (CWMUN) Conference in Paris, representing Qatar on a global platform alongside students from countries around the world. Du»»»

London: Stock markets diverged yesterday and gold hit a record high as the latest round of US data boosted hopes for more interest rate cuts and concerns over AI spending subsided. In the final business days before Christmas, tech firms led a rally in Asia, with South Korea’s Samsung Electronics, T»»»

Doha, Qatar: Amid escalating health and humanitarian challenges in the Gaza Strip, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), in partnership with its counterpart the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), has launched a vital project to support Al-Amal Hospital in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza. The initiative »»»

New York: Gold and silver soared to all-time highs, as escalating geopolitical tensions and bets on further US rate cuts added momentum to the best annual performance in more than four decades. Bullion climbed as much as 2.1% to surpass the previous record of $4,381 an ounce set in October, while s»»»