BELGRADE - The Serbian Public Prosecutor's Office for Organised Crime indicted on Monday Culture Minister Nikola Selakovic and three other people for illegal actions in the process of abolishing the status of cultural good attributed to the army General Staff building in central Belgrade. In a stat»»»

Abu Dhabi: The National Meteorological Centre (NCM) has outlined the characteristics of the second and third weather waves currently influencing conditions across the UAE, providing insight into the evolving atmospheric patterns affecting the country. According to the NCM, the second wave brought r»»»

In an exciting development within the world of football, Egyptian businessman Amir Garranah has successfully acquired a 90% stake in Spanish football club CF Badalona through his company, M2A Sports Management. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Garranah, who has long dreamed of own»»»

Tunis, Dec. 15 (TAP) – The Tunisian Judges Association said on Monday that the Ministry of Justice, through the General Inspectorate, has issued summonses to several judges to question them about their opinions and critical positions regarding the...»»»

U.S. envoy Tom Barrack will arrive Monday in Israel for talks with top officials on preventing escalation in Syria and Lebanon, media reports said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested the cancellation of a trial session scheduled for Monday to allow him to meet with the U.S. officia»»»

For BASF, green transformation, sustainable agriculture, and competitiveness are the most important topics where progress in research and development is essential. “Innovation has always been part of BASF’s DNA. Especially in these volatile times, it is crucial to leverage our innovative strength t»»»

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Ankara, Dec. 15 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called a stable Syria, free from foreign interference, a significant gain for the entire region. He reaffirmed that Turkey would continue to support the Syrian people in their efforts towards stability and reconstruction. Speaking at the 1»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has secured five‑star accreditation from the EFQM Foundation, represented by the Urban Planning Sector. This groundbreaking milestone underscores the ministry’s commitment to institutional excellence and performance quality based on the highest global stand»»»

Amman: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jordan’s Amman Monday afternoon as he kicked off his three-nation tour which will also include visits to Ethiopia and the Sultanate of Oman - all countries with which India shares both age-old civilisational ties, as well as extensive contemporary bila»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani met Monday with the HE Engineer Khaled Abdel Aziz, President of the Supreme Council for the Regulation of Media in Egypt. During the meeting, both sides reviewed aspects of cooperation and ways to support and de»»»

The product discovery process is going digital In 2026, the product discovery process will be almost entirely mediated by technology. Smartphones will remain the main hub of information, but personalized recommendations generated by AI, based on browsing history, purchasing behaviour, and stated pr»»»

Acting Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic Kanybek Dosmambetov held a working meeting with heads of private medical centers, the ministry’s press service reported. According to the ministry, the meeting participants addressed issues related to the development of the private healthcare sector,»»»

In 2026, an automated information system Investments (AIS) will be launched to enable electronic submission of applications, centralized data storage, and the creation of a unified digital register of investment projects. Ravshan Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency under the President o»»»

Beginner’s luck struck big time as a Chinese expat in Dubai bagged Dh100,000 in the Big Ticket Series Draw No. 281 on her very first try. Fortune smiled on Lin Zhao, a 40-year-old homemaker and part-time property agent, who has been calling Dubai home for the past 17 years. Also Read: Indian expat »»»

Damascus, Dec. 15 (SANA) The U.S. House of Representatives’ recent vote to repeal the Caesar Act sanctions on Syria marks a pivotal shift for the country’s economy. Experts view this as an opportunity for greater regional and international cooperation, with the potential to reshape Syria’s financia»»»

Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal and a delegation of Arab and foreign ambassadors and military attachés arrived Monday at the Tyre barracks at the start of a tour organized by the Lebanese Army to brief them on the implementation of the disarmament plan in the South Litani sector and Israel’s»»»

Dubai: AD Ports Group plans to launch a cash Mandatory Tender Offer (MTO) to acquire an additional stake in Egypt’s Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company (ALCN), a move that would give the group majority ownership and control of one of Egypt’s largest container terminal operators. Sign up f»»»

Romanian farmers will be eligible for extra financing as a result of a €25 million loan that Agricover Credit IFN SA is receiving from the European Investment Bank (EIB). Agricover Credit will channel the funds towards micro agricultural businesses seeking to improve productivity and environmental »»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev held a meeting focused on the implementation of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic «On the Special Financial Investment Territory Tamchy with a Special Legal Regime and Status.» It was noted at the meeting that the law was adopted in»»»

Dubai: Motorists are advised to expect delays on Al Amardi Street, heading towards Al Aweer from Emirates Road, following a traffic accident. Dubai Police took to social media to warn drivers of the accident, urging caution in a post on X. Authorities have reported slow-moving traffic in the area a»»»

Bondi Beach is almost unrecognisable. The sun is out but the surf is empty. The usually heaving main street is hushed. Helicopters track overhead. Forensic investigators - bright blue figures in the distance - comb over the crime scene from Sunday afternoon when two gunmen opened fire at an event m»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received at his office in the Amiri Diwan, the credentials of five new ambassadors to the State. His Highness received the credentials of HE Leila Adhieu Martin Manil, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan; HE Bil»»»

Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee criticized "Hezbollah's supporters" who attacked Lebanese President Joseph Aoun after the latter condemned a mass shooting at a Jewish holiday event that killed at least 11 people in Sydney. Adraee said those who "live on the rhetoric of death see a threat i»»»

Dubai: A new record for the world’s longest commercial flight route has been set by China Eastern Airlines, which has launched a 29-hour journey linking Shanghai and Buenos Aires, according to international media reports. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The flight cove»»»

The European Union has contributed about 90% of foreign funding in Bulgaria since the communist regime was overthrown at the end of the 80's and the beginning of the 90's, according to a study on foreign aid in Bulgaria. The study, conducted by the Institute for Market Economics (IME), was presente»»»

Junior inspector Kristin Ivanov was awarded Police Officer of the Year by Interior Minister Daniel Mitov at an official ceremony held at the National Palace of Culture on Monday. The event was attended by the senior professional and political leadership of the Interior Ministry. Ivanov was honoured»»»

The first outlet of the state-owned retail chain "People Shop," affiliated with oligarch and politician, sanctioned under the Magnitsky Act, Delyan Peevski, opened today in Kuklen, Plovdiv region. Peevski, a controversial figure in Bulgaria known for his media and business holdings as well as his p»»»

Two pandas at a Tokyo zoo will be returned to China in January, the Tokyo government said on Monday, potentially leaving Japan without the beloved animals for the first time in half a century. Loaned out as part of China's "panda diplomacy" program, the distinctive black-and-white animals have symb»»»

DOHA: QatarEnergy has signed a long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) for up to 15 years with Buzwair Industrial Gases Factories WLL (Buzwair) for the supply of 20 million cubic feet per annum of helium from Qatar’s world-class facilities in Ras Laffan, starting in September 2025. The SPA mar»»»

On the second day of Hanukkah, Sydney’s Jewish community gathered at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a deadly shooting that struck Australia’s most famous shoreline during the Jewish festival a day earlier. Prayers were sung, and candles lit in a moving tribute to the 15 people killed and 42 o»»»

Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir has conducted a situation assessment at Israel's Northern Command. “In a short period, we eliminated the Hezbollah commander (Haitham Tabatabai) and the head of Hamas' manufacturing division. We will not allow the enemy to expand and will respond to any violation of th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received the credentials of five new ambassadors to the State of Qatar this morning at his office in the Amiri Diwan. His Highness received the credentials of HE Leila Adhieu Martin Manil, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan; HE Bilal K»»»

The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) and the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour issued a joint statement regarding the 2026 state budget on Monday. "While acknowledging the complex political situation facing our country, we do not understand why the budget procedure for 2»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received the credentials of new Ghanaian Ambassador to Belgrade Kwesi Ahwoi on Monday, noting that Serbia saw Ghana as an important and dependable partner in Western Africa. "Serbia and Ghana cherish ties based on respect and solidarity, and we are prou»»»

Strategic cooperation between India and the Central Asian republics in defense and security is driven by historical ties, shared security concerns, regional dynamics, and mutual aspirations for stability. This cooperation focuses on countering terrorism, extremism, transnational threats like drug t»»»

Damascus, Dec. 15 (SANA) Syria and Iraq held talks on Monday to explore ways to improve border crossing operations and further strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The meeting took place at the General Authority for Ports and Customs in Damascus, with Qutaiba Badawi, head of the Syrian»»»

Damascus, Dec. 15 (SANA) Following the fall of the Assad regime, Syria’s new leadership has committed to dismantling the extensive drug trafficking networks that flourished under the previous regime. For over a decade, the former regime turned Syria into a major hub for narcotics production, partic»»»

The “Revival” party has voiced its firm support for fully machine-based elections in Bulgaria, with MP Kosta Stoyanov emphasizing that only ballots directly produced by the machines should be counted, without the involvement of flash drives or external data exchanges. Speaking at a press conference»»»

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Ras Al Khaimah:The 24th cycle of the Clean UAE campaign, organised by the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, made its sixth stop in Ras Al Khaimah, injecting fresh energy into the nationwide initiative. The campaign was conducte»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists can now use fuel loyalty rewards to take their first step into property investment, turning everyday spending at the pump into fractional ownership of real estate. Emirates Petroleum Company PJSC (Emarat) has signed a memorandum of understanding with PRYPCO Blocks to link fuel »»»

Flash floods have killed at least 37 people in Morocco's coastal Safi region, according to state-owned television. Cars and mounds of rubbish were seen sweeping through the main port city of Safi after torrential rain hit on Sunday. Dozens of people have been receiving treatment in hospital for the»»»

The Kremlin said on Monday that Ukraine not joining the US-led NATO military alliance was a fundamental question in talks on a possible peace settlement and that it was the subject of special discussion. "Naturally this issue is one of the cornerstones and, of course, it is subject to special discu»»»

US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner on Monday briefed EU foreign ministers on Trump's Gaza peace plan via video conference, an EU official said. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said earlier on Monday that he had suggested to EU foreign policy chief »»»

Ali Akbar Velayati, the international affairs advisor to Iran's supreme leader, met with Hezbollah’s representative in Iran Abdallah Safieddine on Sunday and stressed that Tehran will continue to firmly support Hezbollah. Hezbollah is “one of the most important pillars of the resistance front and i»»»

Brand Lounge, the region’s leading strategic brand consultancy, has been named Branding Agency of the Year at the Campaign Middle East Agency of the Year Awards 2025 — marking a defining moment as the consultancy approaches its 20th anniversary in 2026. The award reinforces Brand Lounge’s reputatio»»»