Al Attiyah warns of unprecedented humanitarian deterioration in Gaza and West Bank
JEDDAH: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) and a member of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah affirmed that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Ban»»»
Russian Assets Trapped in the West - How Much and Where?
The drama over the EU’s efforts to seize Russian Central Bank assets trapped in the bloc’s jurisdiction continues to intensify, with President Putin characterizing the plans as “robbery” in broad daylight, and Viktor Orban calling the move to deprive Hungary of a voice on the matter a “crossing the»»»
Musk Wins Appeal that Restores 2018 Tesla Pay Deal Now Worth about $139 Billion
Elon Musk's 2018 pay package from Tesla, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court on Friday, nearly two years after a lower court struck down the compensation deal as "unfathomable." The ruling overturns a decision that had prompted a furious backlash from Musk and damage»»»
Maersk Tests Red Sea Route as Gaza Ceasefire Offers Hope
Danish shipping company Maersk said that one of its vessels had successfully navigated the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait for the first time in nearly two years, as shipping companies weigh returning to the critical Asia-Europe trade corridor. The company stated that while it had no firm plans to»»»
Qatar, US affirm importance of established strategic partnership, continued cooperation on various issues of common interest
WASHINGTON: The following text was issued by the governments of the State of Qatar and the United States of America: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HESheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani,and Secretary of State of the United States of AmericaHE Marco Rubio held the sev»»»
Lawh Wa Qalam: MF Husain Museum launches program to connect art, learning
Doha, Qatar: Lawh Wa Qalam: Maqbool Fida Husain Museum, established by Qatar Foundation, has launched a Learning and Outreach Program, beginning a new phase of educational programming following the museum's recent opening to the public. The Learning and Outreach Program will run from December 21-31»»»
Boeing Seeks FAA Emissions Waiver to Sell 35 Additional 777F Freighters
Boeing on Friday asked the Federal Aviation Administration for a waiver of airplane emissions rules to allow it to sell another 35 Boeing 777F freighters, citing strong customer demand and a delay in the next-generation plane's certification. The rules take effect in 2028. Boeing said the next-gen»»»
NHRC Chairperson warns of severe deterioration in humanitarian conditions in Gaza, West Bank
Jeddah: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) and a member of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah affirmed that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Ba»»»
Water bills set to increase under EYDAP plan
State water company EYDAP is seeking to impose a 7.50-euro increase on quarterly water bills starting next year, subject to approval by the regulator. The company says it would be the first increase in 17 years to fund a large, long-term investment program in water supply and sewage infrastructure.»»»
Ramadan countdown begins as Rajab crescent spotted
Abu Dhabi: The crescent moon of Rajab, the seventh month in the Hijri calendar and one of Islam’s four sacred months, has been successfully sighted in Abu Dhabi, confirming Sunday as the first day of the month. Rajab holds particular significance for Muslims as it marks the beginning of the final s»»»
Qatar, US issue joint statement on seventh strategic dialogue
Washington: The following text was issued by the governments of the State of Qatar and the United States of America: HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and HE Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States of America, held t»»»
Jordanian Air Force Participates in Coalition Strikes Against ISIS in Southern Syria
Amman, Dec 20 (SANA) – The Jordanian Armed Forces announced Saturday that the Royal Jordanian Air Force joined coalition operations in carrying out airstrikes against ISIS positions in southern Syria. In an official statement, the military confirmed that the strikes were conducted in coordination w»»»
Some Animals Have Evolved Extreme Ways to Sleep in Precarious Environments
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»»»
Everything about Christmas, and How it Has Evolved into a Global Holiday
Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is inspired by the acts of kindness of a fourth-century Christian saint? And have you heard about the modern-day Japan»»»
Exports of districts 1, 2 and 3 account for nearly 89.9% of overall exports (CEPEX)
Tunis, Dec. 20 (TAP)- The exports of districts 1, 2 and 3 account for nearly 89.9% of overall exports, indicators published by the Exports Promotion Centre (CEPEX) show.Industry contributes 93.2% to national exports with 11.2% of which...»»»
NORAD Continues Decades-long Tradition of Tracking Santa's Trip around the World
Sometimes kids drop the phone after hearing Santa won't show up if they're not asleep. Others who call the NORAD Tracks Santa hotline wonder if St. Nick will be able to find them. Adults who also remain devoted to the jolly figure said to deliver presents around the world are checking up on his jou»»»
Min. Al-Ojail congratulates Kuwait Amir on 2nd power anniv.
KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) - Kuwait's Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ojail congratulated on Saturday His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the second anniversary of assumption of power.Speaking to KUNA, Al-Ojail said His Highness the Amir's directives have embod»»»
President of Poland affirms security cooperation with Ukraine
Poland’s president stated that strategic security cooperation with Ukraine remains strong and that President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Warsaw sends a negative signal to Moscow. Speaking after talks at the Presidential Palace, President Karol Nawrocki emphasized that Poland, Ukraine, and democra»»»
Expert: EU plan accurately diagnoses housing issues in Western Europe, but not in Poland
The EU has placed housing affordability at the center of its policy agenda, but in Poland the main obstacle is not funding alone. According to industry experts, the European Affordable Housing Plan correctly diagnoses key problems such as insufficient supply, high construction costs, lengthy admini»»»
Portico Marina receives building permit after eight year process
After eight years of administrative and court proceedings, the Portico Marina project has obtained a final, legally binding building permit. The delays were caused mainly by repeated appeals from neighboring residents and unclear provisions in the local zoning plan, not by regulatory non-compliance»»»
President signs border carbon tax law
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is designed as a protective tool for Polish industry, aimed at leveling the playing field between EU producers subject to carbon costs and importers from third countries not covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). From 1 January 2026, impor»»»
Polenergii has loan agreement to build Rajkowy PV farm with 35 MWp capacity
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Czechs sell Polish Rockfin and Rafał Brzoska consortium buys with fund
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Orange and APG fund buying fiber optic company Nexera for PLN 1.5 bln
Nexera, one of Poland’s largest wholesale fiber-optic network operators, is set to be acquired by Orange Polska and Dutch pension fund APG through their joint venture Światłowód Inwestycje. The transaction is valued at PLN 1.5 billion, most of which consists of Nexera’s existing debt. The deal, sti»»»
Konstancin City Council votes against Arche’s apartment project
The Konstancin-Jeziorna city council has unanimously voted against the second phase of Arche’s Królewska Papiernia project, which envisages the construction of 76 apartment blocks with around 2,000 flats. Although the vote is not legally binding, it sends a strong signal that the municipality oppos»»»
UAE cybersecurity boost: 5,000 Emiratis join private sector to combat threats
Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, announced that the strategic directions of the UAE Government have contributed to the appointment of approximately 5,000 Emirati men and women in the private sector in the fields of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. This»»»
Christmas Spirit Returns to Bethlehem after Ceasefire in Gaza
At midnight on Christmas Eve, the words of the traditional hymn “The Night of Christmas” will ring out in the tiny grotto in Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, built on the site where Christians believe Jesus Christ was born. “On the night of Christmas, war is buried, On the night of Christmas, lo»»»
Egypt vows to prevent escalation between Lebanon and Israel amid tensions over Hezbollah – Ya Libnan
Share: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly (L) meets Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam (R) during his official visit in the Government Palace (Grand Serail) in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, on December 19, 2025. [Lebanese Presidency / Handout – Anadolu Agency] Egypt is doing all it can to »»»
African Countries Playing Increasingly Important Role in Global Politics - Putin
CAIRO (Sputnik) - African countries have enormous potential and are playing an increasingly important role in global politics, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an address to the 2nd Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum on Saturday. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov rea»»»
Kuwait Municipal Affairs Min. congratulates Amir on leadership's 2nd anniversary
KUWAIT, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abulatif Al-Meshari has addressed congratulations to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the second anniversary of his taking the helm of power.In remarks to KUNA»»»
Israel attacking Lebanon every 4 hours on average: Report – Ya Libnan
Share: Smoke billows over Beirut’s southern suburbs following Israeli strike after issuing an evacuation warning for the area, as seen from Baabda, Lebanon. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir LONDON: Israel is attacking Lebanon at a rate equal to one strike every four hours despite the ceasefire more than a ye»»»
UAE winter travel alert: Dubai Airports shares 7 key rules passengers must follow when carrying power banks
As the winter travel season peaks, Dubai Airport has reminded passengers about flying safely with lithium-powered devices, reposting the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) safety campaign. The reminder comes as Emirates and flydubai updated their power bank policies in October. Also R»»»
US strikes over 70 IS targets in Syria after attack on troops
A Syria monitor said Saturday that at least five Islamic State jihadist group members including a cell leader were killed in U.S. strikes overnight after a deadly attack on American troops last weekend. U.S. forces said they struck more than 70 IS targets in what President Donald Trump described as»»»
Treti Mart Movement Takes Steps to Found Party, Plans to Run in Next Parliamentary Elections
The Treti Mart [March 3, Bulgaria's Liberation Day] Movement began the process of establishing a political party, with the establishment of an initiative committee for the founding of the Treti Mart Party here on Saturday. The movement's Chair Tihomir Atanasov told reporters that the initiative com»»»
Outgoing Transport Minister Defends Rail Transport Tender as Mandatory NRRP Reform, Rejects CC-DB Criticism
Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and Transport and Communications Minister Grozdan Karadjov rejected criticism from the Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition regarding the procedure for awarding the public service contract for passenger rail transport. He stressed that the tender »»»
Russia Committed to Unlocking Potential for Cooperation With African Countries - Lavrov
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Russia is committed to further exploring the vast potential for cooperation with African countries, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday. "The Russian-African partnership is steadily developing in all areas. A meaningful and trust-based political dialogue contin»»»
BREAKING: Teen girl stabbed outside Budapest nightclub in shocking early-morning attack
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Final preparations for FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships announced
Doha, Qatar: The Local Organizing Committee of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships today announced the final organizational preparations ahead of the tournament's kickoff, which will be hosted by Qatar University at the Sports and Events Complex from December 25 to 31. Speaking at a »»»
Enea Operator obtains PLN 1.15 bln for RES network development in rural areas
Enea Operator, a subsidiary of Enea, has signed a funding agreement with Poland’s National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW) to modernize and expand its electricity distribution network to increase renewable energy connections in rural areas. The project will receive »»»
Syria monitor says US strikes killed at least five IS members
Damascus: A Syria monitor said Saturday that at least five Islamic State jihadist group members including a cell leader were killed in US strikes overnight after a deadly attack on American troops last weekend. US forces said they struck more than 70 IS targets in what President Donald Trump descri»»»
Kerala expat in Dubai wins Dh100,000 Big Ticket – for the second time
Dreams do come true in Dubai… twice! Sanil Kumar, a 40-year-old accountant from Kerala, is over the moon after winning Dh100,000 in the Big Ticket draw – for the second time. Also Read: First-time lucky: Indian tailor in Dubai buys Big Ticket in his name, wins Dh100,000The long-time Dubai resident,»»»
Russian Envoy to Join Ukraine Talks in Miami
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev said on Saturday he was heading to Miami, where another round of talks to settle the Ukraine war is set to take place. Ukrainian and European teams were also in the sunny American city for the negotiations mediated by Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and the US presi»»»
Attention: Important document to become online-only in Hungary, hundreds of thousands of employees affected
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Salam publishes long-awaited banking law draft
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has published a long-awaited banking draft bill, which distributes losses from the 2019 economic crisis between banks and the state. The draft law is a key demand from the international community, which has conditioned economic aid to Lebanon on financial reforms. In a te»»»
Over 4.92 million commuters used Doha Metro and Tram during Arab Cup, Intercontinental Cup
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) announced that the total number of passengers who used the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram networks during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025, from December 1 to 18, 2025, reached 4,924,919 passengers, with 4,712,758»»»
Hakimi declared fit for hosts Morocco's AFCON bid
Rabat: Morocco captain and star player Achraf Hakimi is fit and ready for the host nation's Africa Cup of Nations bid but may not start in the tournament's opening game, coach Walid Regragui said on Saturday. "Tomorrow will be my decision but he has more than done his job. His injury was not an eas»»»
Bulgaria Welcomes Astronomical Winter with Snow and Cooler Temperatures
Astronomical winter officially begins in Bulgaria on Sunday, December 21, at 5:03 p.m. local time, marking the shortest day of the year. In Sofia, daylight will last just 9 hours and 3 minutes, according to Pencho Markishki from the Institute of Astronomy at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Space»»»
Pakistan court hands former PM Khan 17-year sentence in gifts case
Islamabad, Pakistan: A Pakistani court ruled former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years on Saturday for corruption involving gifts the jailed leader received while in office. The ruling is the latest legal setback for Khan, who has faced a multitude of cases since his gov»»»
US vows Hamas disarmament in talks on next Gaza phase
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged the disarmament of Hamas but voiced hope for headway on reaching the next stage of a Gaza ceasefire as regional officials met. Top officials of Qatar and Egypt -- key mediators of the ceasefire -- and regional power Turkey headed Friday to Miami to meet»»»
Lekhwiya group participates in Marine Clearance and Disposal Course in France
DOHA: As part of enhancing readiness and improving the efficiency of specialized operations, the Explosives Group of the Internal Security Forces (Lekhwiya) participated in the Marine Clearance and Disposal Course, held in the Republic of France. This participation aimed to elevate the level of rea»»»