A widening wave of objections in Lebanon to the draft “financial gap” bill has exposed the hurdles facing its passage in parliament. Prepared by a ministerial and legal committee chaired by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, the bill has drawn resistance from influential political and sectoral actors, bol»»»

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Journalists and citizens gathered for a protest outside the offices of bTV on Tuesday morning to defend the freedom of speech and journalists' right to ask questions rather than simply follow instructions. On Monday, the Association of European Journalists - Bulgaria (AEJ-Bulgaria) announced the pr»»»

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»»»

The Committee on Constitutional Legislation, State Structure, Local Government, and Regulations of the Zhogorku Kenesh, as well as the Committee on Labor, Healthcare, Women’s Affairs, and Social Issues, today considered Kanybek Dosmambetov’s candidacy for the post of Minister of Health of Kyrgyzsta»»»

Hungary would be better served spending its money domestically than financing golden toilets for Ukrainian oligarchs, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said. Speaking at the opening of a new motorway section linking parts of central Hungary on Monday, Orban emphasized the advantages of spending Hunga»»»

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»»»

A car was consumed in flames as it was moving on Poseidonos Avenue in southern Athens on Tuesday morning. Images of the scene showed the vehicle stopped on the road markings of a fork on the highway in Neo Faliro. Two fire engines have rushed to the scene. No more details were immediately available»»»

CARACAS (Sputnik) - The European Union's intention to seize frozen Russian assets is eroding the bloc's position on the international stage, Venezuelan lawmaker and Chairman of the People's Electoral Movement party Gilberto Gimenez told Sputnik. "The assets and funds that Russia held in European ba»»»

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 »»»

Air freight (post included) went up by 9.7% in the first 9 months of 2025, compared to the same period of 2024, from 38,451 tons to 42,175 tons, according to data released by the National Statistics Institute. The highest freight shares was recorded by Henri Coanda Bucharest, with 11,300 tons of lo»»»

Non-alcoholic beer is increasingly perceived as an active and responsible choice, suited to social settings and situations involving personal safety. Social events are the primary consumption context for one in two non-alcoholic beer drinkers, especially among women (58%) and individuals aged 35-44»»»

Romania registers an average increase of over 20% in sales of non-food goods in December compared to the average of the previous 11 months of the year, a considerable pace, but lower than in countries such as the Czech Republic, Cyprus or Portugal, where advances exceed 35 - 40%, but, in terms of f»»»

E-commerce in Romania continued its upward trend in 2025, reinforcing its increasingly important role in the digital economy. According to data published by the National Institute of Statistics, 74.3% of people aged between 16 and 74 who used the internet in the past 12 months ordered or purchased »»»

Turnover in the trade of motor vehicles and motorcycles saw an increase by 3.8%, in the first ten months of this year, as gross series, and also an increase by 3.6% as series adjusted depending on the number of business days and seasonality, compared to the similar period in 2024, according to data»»»

As of 1 January 2026, the mobile service users will benefit from lower roaming tariffs, both through a reduction in the maximum surcharge for data services in roaming within the European Economic Area (EEA) and through the inclusion of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine in the "Roaming as at home"»»»

The technical and economic regulation of electronic communications services and networks, the management and monitoring of the radio spectrum, as well as some measures for the implementation of the Digital Services Regulation (DSA) in Romania will be on the priority agenda for 2026 of the National »»»

Projects under the Ideas for the City 2025 civic budgeting programme show the direction in which Sofia residents are thinking: more green spaces, sport, safety, culture and community, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said in a Facebook post. Ideas for the City attracted 24,367 votes in 2025, Terziev note»»»

Shukur azhy Ismailov has been appointed Deputy Mufti of Kyrgyzstan. The order was signed by the head of the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, Abdulaziz kary Zakirov. Shukur azhy Ismailov is from Chon-Alai and has a higher secular and religious education. He is proficient in jurisprude»»»

Bulgaria has entered its typical winter health pattern, with flu cases already spreading at an epidemic level. This assessment was made by Prof. Todor Kantardzhiev during an appearance on Nova TV. He pointed out that, for the first time this season, the number of patients over the past week has exc»»»

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»»»

Athens is piloting AI-equipped cameras at eight locations to detect traffic violations, though no fines are being issued yet. From December 16-19, the cameras recorded over 2,500 violations, including more than 1,000 instances of mobile phone use and seatbelt violations on Syngrou Avenue, and 800 s»»»

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»»»

A gas station in Seoul is seen Dec. 14 as weekly average gasoline and diesel prices in South Korea fell for the first time in seven weeks. Photo by Yonhap News Agency Dec. 22 (Asia Today) -- South Korea has surpassed 100 million barrels in government-held oil reserves as it seeks to bolster energy »»»

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»»»

There will be no more tax increases next year if the Government and Parliament maintain the measures established at the coalition level and if these measures are backed by budget discipline, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan declared on Monday.He responded this way when asked whether he would keep his pr»»»

Minister of Education Daniel David on Monday evening informed that he had resigned from office."It was an honour to serve our country from this position as a specialist/technocrat supported by the PNL (National Liberal Party), but not politically affiliated, in two terms - December 23, 2024 - June »»»

The Prosecutors' Section of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) on Monday informed that it will not agree with the "evasion" of the Constitution and the laws governing the justice system through a referendum as the one proposed by president Nicusor Dan on Sunday, adding that the current laws a»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi hosted a special Christmas celebration at its premises, bringing together members of the Pakistani Christian expatriate community living in the United Arab Emirates. A large number of Pakistani Christian families attended the event, along with senior »»»

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»»»

Ahead of the implementation of E-invoicing in the UAE, companies are hurrying up to mandate Accredited Service Providers (ASPs) as stipulated by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) to comply with E-invoicing requirements. AVS Lewis & Pecker, leading Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors in the UA»»»

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»»»

Democratic Party of Korea leader Chung Cheong-rae and floor leader Kim Byeong-gi confer during a Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly in Seoul on Dec 22. Photo by Asia Today Dec. 22 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's presidential office said Monday it "respects the National Assembly's decisi»»»

Abu Dhabi: The US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate General in Dubai will remain closed for five days during the Christmas period, it was announced on Tuesday. Both diplomatic facilities will be shut from Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, December 26, 2025, in observance of the Christm»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Joint Committee for Security and Safety has launched the National Winter Traffic Safety Campaign, aimed at raising public awareness of safe practices at petrol stations and reducing accidents linked to unsafe refuelling behaviour. The committee is chaired by the Ministry of Energy an»»»

Colombo, Sri Lanka: India has committed $450 million in humanitarian assistance to help Sri Lanka recover from the devastating damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said Tuesday on a visit to the country. The cyclone killed more than 640 people when it swept acro»»»

Russia attacked Kyiv and Ukraine’s energy infrastructure early on Tuesday, triggering emergency outages and prompting NATO member Poland to scramble jets to protect its airspace, two days after US-led Miami peace talks ended. The weekend peace talks in Miami brought together US officials with Ukrai»»»

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»»»

Dubai: Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Dubai South expanded its partnership with UUDS AERO, handing over two new Code F plots that can handle three widebody aircraft each for cabin completion and retrofits. The move supports UUDS's scaling to meet regional aerospace demand and bolsters Dubai's»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Drivers faced widespread traffic disruptions across Greece as farmers continued their protests over delayed EU subsidy payments and other grievances on major highways ahead of the holidays, with authorities enforcing road diversions. Farmers said they intend to facilitate holiday travel by rearrang»»»

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 the United »»»