DOHA: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani conducted an inspection visit to review preparations for the launch of the first edition of the Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo), scheduled»»»

The presidential candidate of the Chilean Republican Party presidential candidate Jose Antonio Kast, pictured at an election event in 2021, was leading in polls as Chile conducted its presidential election on Sunday. Photo by Elvis Gonzalez/EPA-EFE Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Chileans head to the polls Sunday»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has launched Qatar’s first Metaverse-enabled Auto Marketplace on the CBQ Mobile App. Through this innovation, customers can now explore a fully interactive, virtual showroom directly from their smartphones. Using Meta Quest (Oculus) virtual reality (VR) headsets, they c»»»

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-LA, pictured speaking to the press last week, said he thinks legislators can reach a deal on subsidies for Affordable Care Act health insurance premiums. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said Sunday that he believes a d»»»

DOHA:The National Day 2025 celebrations continued on Sunday at Darb Al Saai in the Umm Salal area, under the slogan 'With you it rises and from you it awaits', organized by the Ministry of Culture, from December 10 to 20. Darb Al Saai paints a national heritage picture amidst a distinctive festive »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on Sunday compared Ukraine to a black hole that absorbs money and the future of the European Union. "Ukraine is a black hole absorbing billions of euros, rational economic thinking, and the sustainable future of the European Union," Fico said on »»»

Footage captured by an eyewitness shows a man grappling with an alleged gunman during the Bondi Beach mass shooting in which at least 12 people were killed, before wrestling the weapon off him. A bystander captured on video tackling and disarming an armed man during Sunday's deadly a»»»

Tunis, Dec 14 (TAP)-The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries on Sunday announced the commencement of the olive oil private storage programme, implemented by the National Olive Oil Office (ONH), targeting private stakeholders,...»»»

Sydney: The death toll from the shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach has risen to 16, including one child, New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park confirmed to ABC. The attack, carried out by two gunmen, has drawn widespread international condemnation. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese»»»

Dubai: A number plate bearing the characters “KLZ 1” has become the most expensive in the history of the Riyadh Car Show, fetching a record SAR 15.7 million in a high-stakes auction that drew intense bidding. The plate was initially sold for SAR 13.4 million. With taxes and administrative fees, SAR»»»

Tunis, Dec 14 (TAP)-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti on Sunday delivered Tunisia’s address to the general debate of the 11th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), held in...»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s capital has announced the suspension of in-person classes on Monday, with all schools shifting to remote learning due to forecasts of severe weather conditions. The move, authorities said, is aimed at protecting students and school staff as the Kingdom braces for storms. Based»»»

Tunis, Dec 14 (TAP)-In its annual report on the state of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Tunisia for 2025, the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) urges the immediate release of political figures and human rights defenders detained for...»»»

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has immediately imposed new, stricter rules limiting the acceptable age of photographs used for immigration documents to three years, a measure officials state is intended to bolster national security and prevent identity fraud. The updated guidan»»»

RocketLab on Sunday launched the "RAISE and Shine" mission for Japan's space agency aboard its Electron rocket. Photo by RocketLab/X Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Rocket Lab has successfully launched an Electron technology demonstration satellite for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The Saturday mission »»»

The sixteenth edition of the Ambassadors Conference will be convened in Ankara on 15-19 December 2025. This year’s Conference, organized under the theme “Foreign Policy Promoting Peace, Stability, and Prosperity”, will provide an opportunity for the Ambassadors to address regional and global issues»»»

We strongly condemn the terrorist attack carried out today (14 December) during the Hanukkah celebrations in Sydney, Australia. We extend our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the attack and to the people of Australia, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. As Türkiye»»»

DOHA: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Qatar launched the 6th Arab Ministerial Forum on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development 2025, on Sunday. Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint »»»

DOHA: Qatar Duty Free (QDF) announced that it has been named the World's Leading Airport Duty Free Operator 2025 at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. QDF said that this is the highest award in the category, recognizing Qatar Duty Free's outstanding performanc»»»

Security forces launched a major operation targeting ISIS* cells in al-Furqlus, al-Quaryatayn and the Syrian Desert (Badiya) in Homs Governorate on Sunday, local media have reported. A commander said the operation was a response to Saturday’s attack in Palmyra on a joint US-Syrian patrol, in which »»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirmed late evening on Sunday that services on the Dubai Tram have been suspended following an accident reported between Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) stations. The disruption affects the stretch of track connecting the Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 and »»»

Tunis, Dec 14 (TAP)-Tunisia has been ranked among the least vulnerable countries in Africa to money laundering and terrorist financing risks, attaining an overall score of 4.75 out of 10, according to the Basel AML Index 2025, published by the Basel...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated on Sunday in the 11th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), held in the Saudi capital, under the theme, "UNAOC: Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity — Advancing a New Era of Mutual Respect and Understanding in a Multipolar»»»

ABU DHABI, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) strongly condemned the "terrorist" attack that took place during a gathering in the Australian city of Sydney, resulting in the death and injury of several people.In a statement issued on Sunday, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresse»»»

RIYADH, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman and China's visiting Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed bilateral relations and ways of promoting them to serve joint interests.This came when the Saudi Crown Prince welcomed the Chinese minister in Riyadh on Sunday,»»»

Doha: Qatar Fuel (WOQOD) has announced a new promotional offer allowing customers to obtain the WOQOD electronic fuel tag free of charge, starting January 1, 2026. Under the offer, both individual and corporate customers will be eligible to receive the WOQODe tag with free installation at stations »»»

A person of interest was in custody Sunday after a shooting during final exams at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others, though key questions remained unanswered more than 12 hours after the attack. The attack on Saturday afternoon set off hours of chaos across the Ivy L»»»

Dubai: Veteran Filipino broadcaster and former Vice President Noli de Castro is in 'OK' condition following a recent surgery, his family confirmed on Sunday. The news was shared by his daughter, former ABS-CBN journalist Kat de Castro, who first took to social media to ask for prayers for her fathe»»»

The National Bureau of Investigation (BKH) has issued a statement rejecting claims made by Prime Minister Edi Rama regarding a security incident at the Prime Ministry. Earlier on Sunday, speaking at the opening of his podcast Flasim, Rama said that several BKH agents had knocked on the door of the »»»

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KUWAIT, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Oil Tareq Al-Roumi said Sunday that it is uneasy to control global oil market prices or subject them to a fixed equation, terming the current fall in market prices as a "sudden drop".Speaking to reporters after chairing the 115th ministerial meeting of t»»»

DOHA: FIFA has announced that Doha will host The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 on Tuesday. The prestigious event will be held on the eve of the final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025, which will see Paris Saint-Germain of France face Brazil's Flamengo at the Ahmad Bin Ali World Cup Stad»»»

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has called for a serious institutional review after what he described as a security incident involving agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (BKH). Speaking on his weekly podcast 'Flasim', Rama said BKH agents had entered the Prime Minister’s Office without»»»

A person of interest has been detained after a mass shooting at Brown University in Providence, R.I., late Saturday afternoon. File Photo by Justine Lane/EPA-EFE Dec. 14 (UPI) -- A person of interest has been detained after a shooter opened fire on Brown University's campus Saturday, killing two pe»»»

Egypt on Sunday revealed the revamp of two colossal statues of a prominent pharaoh in the southern city of Luxor, the latest in the government’s archaeological events that aim at drawing more tourists to the country. The giant alabaster statues, known as the Colossi of Memnon, were reassembled in a»»»

A drone strike Sunday on an army hospital in the besieged southern Sudan city of Dilling left "seven civilians dead and 12 injured", a health worker at the facility told AFP. The victims included patients and their companions, the medic said on condition of anonymity, explaining that the army hospi»»»

US President Donald Trump is pressuring Vladimir Zelensky to cede territory to Russia in an effort to end the conflict between Kiev and Moscow, Bild has claimed, citing anonymous sources. On Saturday, the German outlet reported that the White House is “exerting intense pressure on [the Ukrainian le»»»

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met Sunday with Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Portugal HE Ana Isabel Xavier, on the sidelines of the 11th Global Forum of United Nations Alliance of Civilizati»»»

The victims of the shooting in Sydney were commemorated at the Central Sofia Synagogue with a minute of silence and a prayer, where on Sunday the ceremony for lighting the candles for the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah, took place. At least 12 people were killed and 30 were injured in the shooting at»»»

Police officers work near the scene following a shooting incident at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday. NSW Police confirmed at least ten deaths, including one alleged shooter, following the incident. Photo by Mick Tsikas/EPA Dec. 14 (UPI) -- At least ten people were killed after two gun»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- Chairman of the Public Authority for Civil Aviation Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Al-Humoud Al-Sabah on Sunday held talks with the United Kingdom's Trade Commissioner to Kuwait Lord Iain McNicol on ways to enhance cooperation in the field of civil aviation.The DGCA said in a statem»»»

DOHA: Aflag-raising ceremony has been held at the Sheraton Doha Hotel for the flag of the State of Qatar and the flag of the United Nations, signalling the start of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption. Doha is hosting the conference from December»»»

Last Friday (12 December), the Anti-Security Threats Agency, reported that criminal militiaman, Ahmed Omar Al-Fetouri Al-Dabashi, nicknamed “Al-Amu,” was killed during a security operation. This follows an armed attack by on one of the Anti-Security Threats Agency’s checkpoints, near the hospital i»»»

A United Airlines flight bound for Tokyo was forced to return to Washington Dulles International Airport on Saturday after experiencing an engine failure shortly after takeoff, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed. United Flight 803, a Boeing 777-200 carrying 275 passengers and a tot»»»

Libya’s eastern-based National Development Agency (NDA) reported yesterday that its Director General received a delegation from US company Farm Tech at his office in Benghazi. The meeting discussed the NDA’s plan to unify several pivot irrigation projects in the deep southwest of Libya (Wadi Atba M»»»

Volkswagen plans to halt production of vehicles at its Dresden plant on Tuesday, marking the first time in the company’s history that a Germany-based factory has been shuttered. With an installed capacity to build up to 37,500 cars a year, and the flagship of VW’s EV lineup, the Dresden plant’s clo»»»

By Salem Al-Methen ABU DHABI, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's national powerboat team finished fourth in the XCAT Powerboat World Championship 2025 in Dubai following a lot of fierce competition between world racers.Speaking to KUNA, Chairman of the Powerboats Committee at the Sea Sports Club Ali Al-Sham»»»

Damascus, Dec. 14 (SANA) The Syrian Ministry of Agriculture signed a cooperation agreement on Sunday with the World Food Programme (WFP) to provide a grant that includes wheat seeds, nitrogen fertilizers, urea fertilizers, and fuel to support agriculture in the Sweida Province. The agreement was si»»»

Tunis, Dec 14 (TAP) - The weather Sunday night will be partly cloudy across most regions.The wind will blow south over the north and centre, and east in the south, moderate to strong, locally strong along coastal regions in the south, where isolated...»»»