The leader of the Democratic Party (PD), Sali Berisha, announced during a protest held by Democratic Party supporters rhis Monday that the year 2026 will begin with new protests across the country. In his speech, Berisha stated that the opposition is stronger than ever, while emphasizing that, acco»»»

Two pilots were killed when their helicopters collided mid-air in Hammonton, N.J., Sunday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Two helicopters crashed in the air in New Jersey on Sunday, leaving both pilots dead. The two "collided in mid-air" near the Hammonton Municipal »»»

New York: The United Nations stated that UN staff who entered El Fasher, western Sudan, last Friday for the first time since the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control last October, found the city almost deserted. Denise Brown, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, explained in a »»»

A growing divergence between Washington and “Tel Aviv” has emerged over the future of Gaza, with Zionist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly taking a dismissive stance toward the territory’s reconstruction, according to political analyst and White House correspondent Ariel Kahane of Israel»»»

Dubai: Residents of Discovery Gardens have spotted new parking zone signages being installed across the community, signalling the upcoming launch of paid parking. The new system is designed to improve shared parking management, particularly in buildings without dedicated parking spaces. Also Read: »»»

Damascus, Dec.29 (SANA) Governor of the Central Bank of Syria (CBS) Abdulkader Husrieh said on Monday that the banknotes redenomination will take place over 90 days, extendable if needed, adding the step helps stabilize prices as pricing during this phase will be in both the old and new currencies.»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Qassam Brigades announce the martyrdom of several of their leaders, including Abu Obaida, Mohammad Al-Sinwar, Mohammad Shabana, Raed Saa»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has highlighted the importance of vaccination against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, stressing its essential role in protecting students from serious diseases. In an awareness message shared through their official social media platforms, the Ministry i»»»

Ankara: Armenia on Monday announced a reciprocal easing of visa procedures from January 1, 2026, as part of normalising relations between the two countries, both foreign ministries said. The two nations have never established formal diplomatic ties but have in recent years been attempting to improv»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, honoured a host of international sports figures during the 2025 Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Spor»»»

The year 2025 brought no respite for Lebanese language editor and proofreader Hamida Al-Shaker. Before the year had run its course, her decades-long professional journey was abruptly cut short. Nearly 60, Al-Shaker had never used artificial intelligence tools or held a conversation with ChatGPT, as»»»

A basketball player with the Kolossos Rhodes team has been arrested on charges related to the possession of drugs, according to public broadcaster ERT. Police reportedly found the player in possession of a quantity of cannabis after monitoring a parcel containing narcotics. Officers moved in to arr»»»

“They do not consider it possible to step back and allow the situation on our border region to be stabilized. Therefore, they are making gradual attempts to torpedo the negotiation process,” military analyst Alexander Stepanov told Sputnik, commenting on the attack on Putin’s residence in Novgorod »»»

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The elimination of horse-drawn carriages has sparked mixed reactions around the world, while animal rights groups welcomed the decision as a step forward in animal protection. File Photo by David Mareuiil/EPA/Pool Dec. 29 (UPI) -- The Colombian city of Cartagena de Indias has put an end to one of i»»»

Makkah Al Mukarramah: The Muslim World League welcomed the Sudanese government's peace initiative presented by Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris to the Security Council. In a statement on Monday, the League's General Secretariat reiterated the urgence of taking immediate steps to implement a swift»»»

European military stocks have dropped after US President Donald Trump indicated that the Ukraine peace process is approaching a conclusion following his meeting with Vladimir Zelensky. Trump hosted Zelensky in Miami on Sunday for the latest round of discussions on a possible peace proposal, with th»»»

German arms supplies to Ukraine dropped dramatically this year as the government issued far fewer export licenses for arms manufacturers in 2025 compared to the previous two years, data from the country’s Economy Ministry shows. In a response to an inquiry by Left Party MP Ulrich Thoden, the minist»»»

US President Donald Trump has held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning the Ukraine conflict, the White House has said. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the conversation had taken place in a brief post on X on Monday, stating that the call was “positive.” Kre»»»

Air quality checks found no breaches of emissions limits at the Kronospan Bulgaria plant in Veliko Tarnovo, the Ministry of Health said in a report published on Monday. The report nonetheless calls for further measures, as emissions from the factory still cause discomfort among residents. Over 400 »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with Serbian Ambassador to Greece Nikola Nedeljkovic on Monday to discuss overall Serbia-Greece relations. The meeting addressed Macut's recent successful visit to Greece, as well as "preparations that will serve as an introduction to a session of the high coun»»»

The United States has pledged $2 billion (£1.5bn) to fund United Nations (UN) humanitarian programmes, but has warned the UN it must "adapt or die". The announcement was made in Geneva by the UN's emergency relief chief, Tom Fletcher, and Jeremy Lewin, President Trump's Under Secretary for Foreign »»»

Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of trying to attack President Vladimir Putin's residence in northern Russia, although it provided no evidence to back up an assertion that Kyiv dismissed as baseless and designed to undermine peace negotiations. The angry exchanges - including a statement by Russia »»»

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Anthony Joshua attends the Glamour Women Of The Year Awards at Berkeley Square in London on June 6, 2017. The British boxer was injured Monday in a vehicle crash in Nigeria. File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Anthony Joshua, a British heavyweight boxing champion, sust»»»

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro speaks during a press conference at the Department of Justice Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 4. In a court filing Monday, prosecutors said that alleged attempted bomber Brian Cole Jr. disliked both political parties. Photo by Bonni»»»

A massive search effort is underway for a young woman who mysteriously vanished outside her Texas home on Christmas Eve, with law enforcement officials saying she could be in "imminent danger". Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, was last seen leaving her home in Bexar County, Texas the morning of 24 Decembe»»»

A throwaway remark last week by President Donald Trump has raised questions about whether US forces may have carried their first land strike against drug cartels in Venezuela. Trump said the US knocked out a "big facility" for producing trafficking boats, as he was discussing his pressure campaign »»»

BELGRADE - The 56th French Christmas convoy has arrived in Kosovo-Metohija, the Solidarity for Kosovo humanitarian organisation has announced, noting that, over the course of seven days, French volunteers would be handing out aid to households and schools in Serb enclaves in Kosovo-Metohija. Solida»»»

Chinese car brands are rapidly strengthening their position in Poland, driven mainly by lower prices and large-scale production. According to a report by the European Leasing Fund (EFL), the average price of a new Chinese car in Poland in the first three quarters of 2025 was about PLN 137,000 – aro»»»

The European Union has stepped up efforts to tackle its worsening housing affordability crisis. In response to soaring prices and housing shortages, the European Commission unveiled its first-ever EU-level housing action plan, aimed at boosting construction and improving access to affordable homes.»»»

The year 2026 will be a major test for Poland’s housing market, as leading developers scale back their recent investment surge and adopt a more selective approach to new projects. Companies such as Atal, Develia, Ronson Development, Robyg, and Nickel Development plan to focus primarily on completin»»»

Poland’s government is preparing the most far-reaching tightening of short-term rental (STR) rules in years through an amendment to the Act on Hotel Services. The draft law introduces a central register for STR properties, mandatory registration numbers in online listings, and administrative fines »»»

Poland’s state development bank Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego has secured international financing to support a major defense contract with South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem. The funds will enable the Armament Agency to execute a deal worth about USD 6.5 billion for the delivery of K2 tank systems, includin»»»

The year 2026 will mark a turning point for artificial intelligence in gaming, predicts 7Levels vice-president Krzysztof Król. He believes AI is currently used poorly in games and marketing, but better tools and greater developer understanding should lead to a more positive reception among players.»»»

Abu Dhabi: The competent authorities of the United Arab Emirates have arrested Roberto Carlos Alvarez Vera, an Ecuadorian national listed on Interpol’s Red Notice, following a request from the relevant authorities in Ecuador. Also Read: UAE extradited more than 10 people in 2025Commitment to rule o»»»

Hamas's armed wing reiterated on Monday that it would not surrender its weapons, a key issue expected to feature in talks later in the day between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a video statement, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades also confirmed the death »»»

The chances of Ukrainian peace demands being accepted are clearly zero, Boris Rozhin, military analyst and expert at the Center for Military-Political Journalism, tells Sputnik. Volodymyr Zelensky met US President Donald Trump on Sunday at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida to present his peace plan, b»»»

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia recorded 54.13 billion ringgit (13.33 billion U.S. dollars) in approved Malaysia Digital investments in the third quarter of 2025, generating 21,815 high-value jobs across 402 digital companies. The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation said in a statement on Monday that the i»»»

President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied allegations by Russia that Ukraine launched a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin's residences. Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed Kyiv had launched an attack overnight using 91 long-range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Putin's st»»»

Higher pay for service members, numerous amendments to the Defence and Armed Forces Act, and the arrival of the first eight F-16 Block 70 fighter jets were among the major developments affecting Bulgaria’s Armed Forces in 2025, while the personnel shortage in the army remained one of the main chall»»»

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The United Nations urged global leaders Monday to focus on people and the planet in a New Year's message depicting the world in chaos. "As we enter the new year, the world stands at a crossroads. Chaos and uncertainty surround us. Division. Violence. Climate breakdown. And systemic violations of in»»»

President Vladimir Putin told US President Donald Trump on Monday that Russia would review its position in peace negotiations after what Moscow said was a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian presidential residence, the Kremlin said. Ukraine has dismissed Russia's accusation that 91 drones attacked »»»

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Beijing: China firmly opposed Israel's formal recognition of Somaliland as an "independent sovereign state" and its agreement to "establish diplomatic relations" with it, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said here Monday. "China firmly supports Somalia's sovereignty, unity and territorial in»»»

Türkiye and Armenia have agreed to simplify visa procedures as part of efforts to normalize ties, Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry announced Monday, making it easier for their citizens to travel between the two countries. Relations between Türkiye and Armenia have long been strained by historic grievance»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut on Monday received a farewell visit from Ukrainian Ambassador to Belgrade Volodymyr Tolkach, with whom he discussed the current international circumstances and bilateral relations. "Macut underlined that Serbia uses every opportunity to call for peace and expressed»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council convened Monday at its headquarters, chaired by HE Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. The session was attended by representatives from various ministries and authorities, alongside sports media practitioners, opinion writers, and individuals interested in social a»»»

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