Every animal with a brain needs sleep - and even a few without a brain do, too. Humans sleep, birds sleep, whales sleep and even jellyfish sleep. Sleep is universal “even though it’s actually very risky,” said Paul-Antoine Libourel, a researcher at the Neuroscience Research Center of Lyon in France»»»

Israel's parliament has extended an order allowing the government to shut down foreign broadcasters operating in the country. The legislation, passed by 22 votes to 10, expands temporary powers introduced during the Gaza war to shutter outlets seen as a threat to national security. It allows the go»»»

Dubai: Move over, Dubai bling—there’s a new queen in town, and she’s selling more than luxury homes. Meet Sarah Serhan, the savvy real estate broker turned reality TV star, and the newest cast member of Million Dollar Listing UAE Season 2. “It’s so exciting. It was such an opportunity for me, first»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Tuesday his ministry had called an ambassadorial conference for late December to familiarise all Serbian ambassadors and consuls general of the priorities of the state policy. "We want to give our diplomats from around the world an opportunity to exchange »»»

Ministers convened Tuesday for, a second day in a row, to discuss a long-awaited banking draft bill that would distribute losses from the 2019 economic crisis. The law stipulates that each of the state, the central bank, commercial banks and depositors will share the losses accrued as a result of t»»»

Benghazi Chamber of Commerce reported yesterday that it had received a Turkish delegation representing several companies and industrial institutions from Bursa. The meeting was attended by Munim Al-Saity the Benghazi Chamber Acting Chairman, Muhanad Ramadan, the General Manager, Ramadan Boubtana, D»»»

Defense Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday vowed Israel will remain in Gaza and pledged to establish outposts in the north of the Palestinian territory, according to a video of a speech published by Israeli media. His remarks, reported across Israeli media, come as a fragile US-brokered ceasefire betw»»»

US President Donald Trump has claimed that his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, would be “smart” to leave office as Washington intensifies its apparent efforts to remove him from power. The US has assembled a naval force that Trump calls “by far the biggest we ever had in South America” off »»»

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»»»

CAIRO, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- Egypt on Tuesday called for de-escalation, calm and dialogue in Syria, saying it is following with extreme concern clashes and rapid field developments in north Syria, especially Aleppo.In a press statement, the ministry said that these developments include violence and inti»»»

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday said his government would invite Israel's president to visit, after a mass shooting in Sydney targeting the Jewish community. "Prime Minister Albanese advised President (Isaac) Herzog that, upon the recommendation of the Australian government, t»»»

The Tripoli based Libyan government reported yesterday that as part of the implementation of the Libyan-American Strategic Economic Partnership, it discussed the 2025 Investment Climate Report issued by the US State Department, as part of its efforts to enhance Libya’s investment environment and su»»»

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/»»»

The newly commissioned sculpture is presented as part of the 15 year anniversary of Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art and the Qatar Argentina and Chile 2025 Years of Culture. Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) unveiled Autorretrato (Self-Portrait, 2022) by Argentinian artist Gabriel Chaile, a major ne»»»

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»»»

Libya’s Benghazi based House of Representatives (parliament – HoR) yesterday approved the existing public debt held by the Treasury up to 2025, amounting to 303 billion and 441 million Libyan dinars, and published it in the Official Gazette. According to the HoR the public debt consists of Treasury»»»

Sheikh Faisal bin Abdul Malik Al Nu‘man, a longtime muezzin of the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, died on Monday evening after suffering a recent health complication, Saudi media reported. He leaves behind a legacy shaped by decades of devotion to the call to prayer in one of Islam’s holiest sites. Al»»»

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»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Winter Games Club announced on Tuesday that the Curling National team will participate in Qatar International Open that kicks off on Wednesday in Doha.The club president, Fehaid Al-Ajmi, said that the national team will be represented by Saud Al-Kanderi and Fatima Ab»»»

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 »»»

BusinessItalyRyanair faces massive fine in Italy over 'abusive strategy'Louis OelofseItaly's competition authority AGCM claims the budget airline blocked payment methods and mass-deleted accounts to manipulate travel agencies and force them into partnerships. Ryanair has pledged to appeal the fine.»»»

The Council of Ministers has adopted a decision to establish a specialized operational task force for analysing and countering money laundering, outgoing Interior Minister Daniel Mitov announced after Tuesday’s meeting of the Cabinet. Mitov said the decision is the result of many months of efforts »»»

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»»»

BELGRADE - Secretary General at the Serbian MFA Dusan Kozarev met with the newly-appointed Cuban Ambassador to Serbia Pavel Orencio Diaz Hernandez on Monday and wished him a successful tenure in Belgrade. "Kozarev emphasised that Serbia is committed to further deepening the relations with Latin Ame»»»

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 »»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- The Touristic Enterprises Company (TEC) announced on Tuesday the launch pf the Al-Aqila Beach redevelopment project as part of efforts to enhance waterfronts and boost the tourism and entertainment sector in Kuwait.Speaking at a press conference, Chief Executive Officer of »»»

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»»»

DOHA: Acting General Manager of Qatar Chamber (QC) Ali Bu Sherbak Al Mansouri affirmed that social responsibility has become a fundamental pillar of sustainable development and an essential element in building a strong economy and a cohesive society.He highlighted Qatar's leading achievements in th»»»

PUTINCI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday evening he hoped the situation regarding Serbia's oil company NIS, which is under US sanctions due to its Russian majority ownership, would be resolved in the coming weeks and noted that there were problems with imports of oil derivatives »»»

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»»»

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday said his government would invite Israel's president to visit, after a mass shooting in Sydney targeting the Jewish community. "Prime Minister Albanese advised President (Isaac) Herzog that, upon the recommendation of the Australian government, t»»»

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»»»

BELGRADE - Strategic dialogue on a Serbia-Georgia FTA to be signed by end-2026 was launched at a session of an intergovernental commission on trade and economic cooperation on Monday. The commission met at the Palace of Serbia, three days after an official visit to Belgrade by Georgian President Mi»»»

Rome, Italy: The Italy Competition Authority, AGCM, said on Tuesday it had fined Ryanair more than 255 million euros ($300 million) for allegedly abusing its dominant position to prevent travel agencies access to its services. The move comes a day after the Authority fined the US tech giant Apple 9»»»

The days leading up to Christmas will start under mostly overcast skies, with foggy conditions expected during the mornings and reduced visibility in many areas. No precipitation is forecast for the first two days of the week. Some breaks in the cloud cover are expected on Monday afternoon in south»»»

Copenhagen: President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated that the United States needed Greenland for “national security” after his appointment of a special envoy to the Danish Arctic island triggered a new spat with Copenhagen. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has repeatedly said»»»

Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE has revoked the licence of Omda Exchange, struck the firm off its official register, and imposed a financial sanction of Dh10 million. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The central bank said the action followed examinations that identif»»»

The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission has approved higher prices of water for most of the country’s regions starting from January 1 2026, The decision was made at a closed meeting on Monday and published on the Commission’s website. Water will be most expensive in Silistra, at BGN 6.44 per cu »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Andreevka in the Dnepropetrovsk region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "The units of the Vostok battlegroup continued to advance into the depth of the enemy's defenses and liberated the settlement of Andreev»»»

DOHA: As part of the implementation of the Ministry of Justice's 2025-2030 strategic plan, which included initiatives and projects specializing in training, qualification, and development of legal and practical skills for various legal categories in the country, the ministry will launch a legal tra»»»

Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah Police have recorded a notable improvement in public safety during the first half of 2025, with serious crimes falling by 6.9 per cent compared to the same period last year. Brigadier Dr Tareq Mohammed bin Saif, Director General of Police Operations at Ras Al Khaimah Police, s»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - In recent years, the West has done everything possible to politicize UNESCO's work and put Ukraine high on its agenda, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "In recent years, as in other international organizations, our Western colleagues have done everything po»»»