Tunis, Dec. 30 (TAP) - The Executive Board of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) decided at its meeting on Tuesday to cut the key interest rate by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 7%, effective January 7, 2026.The rates on the 24-hour lending and...»»»

A federal judge on Tuesday stayed Homeland Security Security Kristi Noem's order ending temporary protected status for more than 200 South Sudanese in the United States while a lawsuit challenging the matter is active. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A federal judge on Tue»»»

Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The body of a missing woman believed to have been attacked by a shark was recovered on a California beach about 25 miles from where she went missing Dec. 21. Erica Fox, 55, a triathlete from Monterey County, Calif., went missing during a group swim off Lovers Point in Pacific Grove»»»

Washington: Nearly 12 years after Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 vanished with 239 people on board, the search for answers to one of aviation's most haunting riddles resumed Tuesday in the remote southern Indian Ocean. Armed with cutting-edge deep-sea robots and smarter data, US investigators are s»»»

US federal agents kicked off a large-scale investigation in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday after a massive fraud scheme involving Somali-run childcare centers appeared to have been uncovered in a viral video, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced. The probe follows an expose pos»»»

Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former US President John F Kennedy, has died aged 35. Her family announced her death in a social media post shared by the John F Kennedy Library Foundation, writing: "Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts." In Nove»»»

RAHIM YAR KHAN: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, during a private visit to the country. Also Read: UAE President, Pakistani Prime Minister discuss bilateral cooperation, regional developmentsSheikh»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the State of Qatar is following with keen interest the developments and ongoing events in the sisterly Republic of Yemen. The statement added that “Qatar affirms its full support for the legitimate Yemeni gover»»»

Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at the age of 35, her family announced. “Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts,” the family said in a statement shared on social media by the John F»»»

The Tripoli based Ministry of Transport announced today that the UK government has agreed to receive the black box of the crashed aircraft and analyse its audio and video data according to established international standards. This is in reference to the aircraft that in Ankara killing the Western L»»»

Director of the Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought speaks to reporters outside the White House in July. Vought and the Trump administration are trying to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. A judge announced on Tuesday that the Federal Reserve must continue funding the d»»»

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) – Dubai has achieved a global milestone by obtaining ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System. The certification, awarded by the British Standards Institute (BSI) and accredited by th»»»

Deep-sea search specialist Ocean Infinity resumed its search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 nearly a dozen years after it disappeared over the Indian Ocean with 239 passengers and crew aboard. File Photo by Fazry Ismail/EPA Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The deep-sea search specialists at Ocean Infinity resume»»»

Dubai: The UAE labour market experienced strong and sustained growth between 2021 and 2025, driven by wide-ranging reforms that boosted competitiveness, expanded Emirati participation in the private sector, and reinforced worker protections, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratis»»»

Dubai: Dubai Civil Defence has unveiled a new corporate identity, marking a major milestone in its development and future-focused vision. The update refreshes the organisation’s visual system, reinforcing Dubai’s global leadership in public safety and emergency preparedness. The new identity carrie»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran, China, Saudi Arabia Call for Immediate Halt to Israeli Aggression 09-12-2025 18:30 PM A joint communiqué issued Tuesday at the conclu»»»

Mexican Juan Pedro Franco, who was once considered to be the most obese man in the world, is pictured playing guitar at a hospital in 2017. Franco's treating physician announced Monday that he has died at the age of 41. File Photo by Ulises Ruiz Basurto/UPI Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Mexican Juan Pedro Franc»»»

Occupied Jerusalem: The Jerusalem Governorate reported that 480 settlers, escorted by the Israeli occupying forces, infiltrated Al-Aqsa Mosque on Tuesday. The Governorate added that these incursions occurred during the morning and evening hours, with settlers emerging from the Maghariba Gate in the»»»

Planning for the Burj Khalifa fireworks? The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reminded residents and visitors that additional parking facilities will be available near the event area at Burj Khalifa. With up to 800,000 revellers expected in Downtown Dubai, authorities have rolled out a compr»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is calling on "hotheads" to refrain from escalating tensions around Iran and its nuclear program, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday. "We call on hotheads to recognize the full perniciousness of their destructive course, to refrain from e»»»

Two more musicians have cancelled shows at the Kennedy Center, after its board voted to rename the venue to include US President Donald Trump's name. The Cookers, a veteran jazz band, said they cancelled two New Year's Eve shows. In a statement, the group did not mention Trump or the Kennedy Center»»»

People take part in a protest against Saudi Arabia in the southern port city of Aden, Yemen, on Tuesday. Photo by Najeeb Mohamed/EPA Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday it's ending its military presence in Yemen after its close ally, Saudi Arabia, bombed separatists backed b»»»

A company that manages the international revenues of the Argentine soccer association is under investigation over an alleged diversion of funds. File Photo by Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/EPA Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A company that manages the international revenues of the Argentine soccer association, or»»»

A federal agent stands guard at a courthouse in July. A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Immigrations and Customs Enforcement staff can access some Medicaid data. File Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A federal judge ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement offi»»»

The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it has voluntarily ended the mission of its remaining military units in Yemen, effectively ending its military presence in the country.In a statement issued by the UAE Ministry of Defence, Abu Dhabi said its armed forces completed their military ro»»»

Sharjah: Scattered rainfall is affecting several parts of the UAE, bringing cooler temperatures, strong winds, and rough seas, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported. Light to moderate showers were recorded in Al Dhaid and Mleiha in Sharjah, Al Farfar in Fujairah, and continued across Aj»»»

Freemasons have asked the UK High Court for an emergency injunction to block the Metropolitan Police’s new requirement that officers and staff must declare if they are members of Freemasonry or similar groups, according to media reports. The policy is part of ongoing investigations into alleged mas»»»

Images of a getaway car used in an arson attack which killed two people have been released by gardaí (Irish police). Tadhg Farrell, who was four, and his 60-year-old great-aunt Mary Holt died in the attack at a house in Castleview Park in Edenderry in County Offaly on 6 December. Tadhg's grandmothe»»»

A 60-year-old man accused of murdering his mother in Athens and setting her home alight four years ago has been remanded in custody after testifying for nearly eight hours before an investigating magistrate. The charred remains of 87-year-old Eleni Papadopoulou, the widow of former PASOK minister G»»»

US President Donald Trump warmly greeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida this week as the two leaders put on a public display of unity on multiple fronts—from Gaza to Iran to Netanyahu’s legal and political challenges at home. This meeting came after week»»»

Peruvian Prime Minister Ernesto Alvarez speaks during a session at Congress in Lima, Peru, in October. A U.S. federal judge declared the state of Peru in default in a court proceeding to enforce a $91 million international arbitral award. File Photo by Paolo Aguilar/EPA Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A U.S. fede»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports: Israeli artillery shelled the outskirts of the towns of Yaroun and Rmeish 30-12-2025 19»»»

Meta says it is acquiring the Chinese-founded AI firm Manus as it looks to boost the capabilities of its tech. Bloomberg analysts and The Wall Street Journal suggested the purchase could be worth more than $2bn (£1.48bn). Meta said the deal would help improve its own AI by giving people access to "»»»

America's overarching goal in the region is to ensure a secure Israel and US-friendly neighbouring states with which it can establish commercial ties. But inconsistent policies and mistakes have made this harder to realise. Below is an analysis of the impact of consecutive presidencies on US Middle»»»

Tunis, Dec. 30 (TAP) – The nationwide state of emergency has been extended for one month from January 1, 2026 to January 30, 2026, under decree No. 485 dated December 29, published in the latest issue of the Official Gazette (No. 155) on...»»»

Gaza: A Palestinian girl was martyred tuesday after being shot by Israeli occupation forces east of Gaza City. Local sources reported that the 11-year-old girl succumbed to her wounds after being shot by the Israeli army in the Zarqa area, northeast of Gaza City. This comes amid continued Israeli v»»»

The UAE is set to welcome 2026 with record-breaking fireworks, dazzling drone shows, and spectacular pyrotechnics lighting up the skies on New Year’s Eve. Across the country, residents and visitors can enjoy celebrations ranging from vibrant city displays to scenic waterfronts and tranquil park set»»»

Russia, the US and Ukraine agree that a deal on ending almost four years of full-scale war is edging closer but, in the words of President Donald Trump, "one or two very thorny, very tough issues" remain. Two of the trickiest issues in Washington's 20-point plan involve territory and the fate of Eu»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation artillery shelling targets the outskirts of Yaroun, south Lebanon 30-12-2025 19:26 PM Latest New»»»

An arrested sign was on display during a press conference at the Department of Justice Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 4. Brian Cole Jr. is scheduled for a detention hearing Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Attorneys for Brian Cole Jr., the man »»»

Iranian students staged street protests in Tehran on Tuesday, a day after the capital's shopkeepers demonstrated against economic hardship and won a message of understanding from the president. According to Ilna, a news agency associated with Iran's labor movement, protests erupted at seven Tehran »»»

Authorities in Syria's Latakia province arrested 21 people linked to ousted leader Bashar al-Assad's rule, state media reported Tuesday, after attacks rocked the provincial capital the previous night. State television said security forces in the coastal province arrested 21 "former regime remnants »»»

Doha: The Ministry of Justice's (MoJ) Legal and Judicial Studies Center has published a new issue of the legal and judicial journal, featuring analytical and comparative legal studies and research, commentary on Qatari legislation, as well as rulings and fatwas issued by the Court of Cassation. Dir»»»

Hezbollah’s official in charge of Palestinian affairs, former MP Hasan Hoballah, conveyed condolences and congratulations to the leadership of Hamas following the martyrdom of several senior resistance figures, stressing that targeted assassinations will not weaken the will of the resistance. In a »»»

Thieves stole tens of millions of euros worth of property from safety deposit boxes inside a German bank vault that they drilled into Monday during the holiday lull, police said. Some 2,700 bank customers were affected by the theft in Gelsenkirchen, police and the Sparkasse bank said. Thomas Nowacz»»»

Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi declared on Tuesday a state of emergency throughout the country in wake of the "internal strife caused by the military rebellion in eastern provinces aimed at dividing the republic." He called for all military formations and fo»»»

Türkiye’s president on Tuesday called Israel's recognition of Somaliland "illegitimate and unacceptable" as he hosted a visit by his Somali counterpart. "Preserving the unity and integrity of Somalia in all circumstances holds special importance in our view. Israel's decision to recognize Somalilan»»»

Police in Attica have arrested a 45-year-old woman suspected of posing as a domestic helper in order to carry out thefts, primarily targeting people with physical and mental disabilities. According to police, the investigation has so far linked the suspect to four cases of theft involving property »»»