Tehran: Iranians of all religions and walks of life mark the ancient Persian festival of Yalda Sunday, though many say economic hardships fanned by international sanctions will put a damper on this year's celebrations. Yalda falls on the winter solstice and is characterised by family gatherings and»»»

French fashion giant Shein was issued with an "injunction" on Friday as a Paris court ordered the e-commerce giant not to resume selling "sexual products that could constitute pornographic content, without implementing age-verification measures". But the court stopped short of handing Shein an outr»»»

One day before the announced opposition protest, workers began installing metal shields on the façade of the Prime Minister’s Office facing the main boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit” in Tirana. The protest is scheduled to take place on Monday, December 22, at 18:00. The protective barriers were placed»»»

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has urged residents and visitors to use e-scooters responsibly, highlighting key safety guidelines aimed at protecting riders and other road users. E-scooters have become a popular mode of transport in Dubai, offering a convenient and environmentally f»»»

Dubai: More than 9,200 workers across five areas in Dubai benefited from a joint awareness campaign by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) and Dubai Police, aimed at strengthening legal, digital and security awareness among the workforce. Launched in October, the initiative fo»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 21 (KUNA) -- His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award announced on Sunday five winners of the prize in its 25th edition, recognizing leadership and excellence in digital transformation at local and international levels. In a statement to KUNA, Kuwait received two awar»»»

Dubai: A special court has sentenced former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison in the Toshakhana-II case, which revolves around allegations that the couple retained a Saudi gift at a fraction of its value. The case concerns a Bulgari jewellery set give»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia will begin enforcing a mandatory system for paying the salaries of all domestic workers through official electronic channels starting January 1, 2026, a move aimed at strengthening wage protection and increasing transparency in employment relationships. The decision, announced b»»»

Doha, Qatar: The competitions of the second round of Qatar Freestyle Championship (QFC) in its new 2025/2026 season concluded on Friday evening at Qatar Racing Club (QRC). The round was held under the generous patronage of QRC Chairman H E Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani, and witnessed a large cro»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed and US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment H E Jacob Helberg chaired the Economic Session held as part of the Seventh Qatar–United States Strategic Dialogue, which was convened»»»

Doha, Qatar: Registration for the 17th Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2026) begins today, Sunday, December 21, at the Qatar Falconry Association headquarters in Katara Cultural Village. Registration will continue until December 23, from 4pm to 8pm. The Marmi Festival is he»»»

A Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison after it found them guilty of corruption over the selling of expensive gifts they were given while in office. Khan has been in prison since 2023 on multiple corruption convictions»»»

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»»»

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,»»»

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A Pakistani court has sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 17 years in prison for corruption during his time in office, Dawn reported, marking another major legal setback for Khan, who has been imprisoned since 2023. Special Judge Shahrukh Arjumand of an anti-graft court handed Khan the ma»»»

New satellite imagery shows recent activity at the Natanz nuclear facility that was damaged during June's 12-day war with Israel, according to the US-based Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS). During the June conflict, the IAEA confirmed Israeli strikes hit Iran's Natanz undergr»»»

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (KUNA) -- Pakistan summoned the Afghan Deputy Head of Mission on Friday and issued strong demarche to the Taliban regime on terrorist attacks against Pakistan, perpetrated from Afghan soil targeting a security forces camp in tribal district of Pakistan's northern Khyber Pakhtunkhw»»»

A major step away from naivety – that's how EU officials describe moves to crack down on cheap Chinese parcels flooding the European market. The EU is edging closer to abolishing the customs exemption on packages valued at under €150. For now, the EU has agreed to impose a temporary €3 customs fee »»»

TikTok said on Thursday it had agreed to a joint venture with investors to keep operating in the United States, averting a potential ban tied to its Chinese ownership, US media reported. CEO Shou Chew said ByteDance approved the deal, with Oracle, Silver Lake and Abu Dhabi-based MGX as major invest»»»

A French court on Thursday sentenced a woman repatriated from Syrian camps holding Islamic State group members to 10 years in prison for terrorist conspiracy. Carole Sun, 30, left France for Syria in 2014 and was arrested by Kurdish forces in 2017 as the Islamic State group collapsed. The seco»»»

A French court on Friday rejected the state's request to suspend Shein's site in France as "disproportionate" after the Asian e-commerce giant removed illicit products sold on its platform. French authorities had requested the ultra-fast-fashion giant's site be blocked for three months after weapon»»»

DOHA: Italian Ambassador to Qatar, H E Paolo Toschi, has praised the strong and evolving partnership between Italy and Qatar, highlighting growing cooperation in investment, innovation, and advanced technologies. The ambassador reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties and supportin»»»

Doha: President of the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA), H E Hamad bin Nasser Al Misnad (pictured) affirmed that the Arabic language constitutes a fundamental pillar in promoting the values of integrity and transparency and safeguarding cultural identity, adding that ethical»»»

Washington: The State of Qatar and the United States of America held a session on regional and international cooperation, as part of the seventh strategic dialogue between the two countries in Washington, DC. The Qatari side was chaired by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr»»»

Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent cables of congratulations to President of the Republic of Niger H E Lieutenant General Abdourahmane Tchiani on the occasion of his country’s Republic Day. Prime Minister and Minister of Forei»»»

As heavy rains sweep across the UAE, local authorities have issued public safety alerts, urging residents to stay indoors unless “absolutely necessary”. With outdoor plans on hold, many families, friends and individuals are turning their homes into cosy hubs of activity, finding creative and fun wa»»»

DOHA: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, has held talks with Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Morocco, H E Abdelouafi Laftit, in Doha. During the meeting at the National Command Centre (NCC), the two»»»

WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (KUNA) -- The US army said it has killed five people in renewed airstrikes on two vessels engaged in narco-trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific."On December 18, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted lethal kinetic st»»»

Doha: During the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 final at Lusail Stadium, Media City Qatar revealed the new song ‘Nabd Qatar’ as the centerpiece of this year’s ‘Qatar SoundBeat’ campaign, in the presence of national leadership, government officials, visiting dignitaries, and football fans. The premiere to»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Police have warned the public against spreading rumours and false information on social media and digital platforms, stressing that such acts carry strict legal penalties under UAE law. The police said that under Article 52 of Federal Decree Law No. 34 of 2021 on Coun»»»

Two of Italy’s top newspapers, La Repubblica and La Stampa, are likely to be sold to Greek media tycoon Theodore Kyriakou, whose political and business links abroad have sparked concern over editorial independence. The proposed sale, which involves foreign investment from Gulf allies and has drawn »»»

AP news file photo of Naguib Sawiris The Chairman of Orascom Investment Holding (OIH), Naguib Sawiris, has announced his intention to compete for the management contract of the Hurghada International Airport. Sawiris revealed that OIH has recently been approached by prominent British and French fir»»»

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Dubai: The sons of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan have revealed plans to visit Pakistan in January, as they expressed deep concern over the conditions in which their father is being held. Kasim and Suleiman Khan, speaking to Sky News’ Yalda Hakim from London, described the ex-pre»»»

Revising the Election Code to strengthen the role of machine voting has become a major issue during the ongoing consultations with the parliamentary forces that President Rumen Radev is holding ahead of asking them to form a government following the resignation of the Rosen Zhelyazkov cabinet on De»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of Vietnam to Qatar H E Nguyen Huy Hiep has said that Qatar is contributing to peaceful solutions in a number of complex regional and international conflicts. “On the occasion of Qatar National Day, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations and best wishes to Amir H »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Day is a proud celebration of Qatar’s unity, heritage, and national identity, as well as the enduring values of resilience, progress, and collective purpose that continue to guide the country’s development, said Ambassador of Sierra Leone H E Ahmed Tejan Fadlu-Deen. In h»»»

Doha, Qatar: Attorney General of the State of Qatar H E Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi met separately with Prosecutor General of the Republic of Azerbaijan Kamran H E Aliyev and Vice-President of the Egyptian Court of Cassation and Chairman of the Egyptian Money Laundering and Terrorist Fina»»»

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) H E Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al Kaabi met with Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Qatar H E Zaid Mufleh Al Lawzi. The meeting discussed a number of issues of mutual interest. It also discussed bilateral cooperation in the security»»»

E-Acumulatori.ro, one of the leading providers of renewable energy solutions and installer of photovoltaic systems in Romania, announces a 30% increase in turnover in the first 10 months of this year compared to the same period in 2024. The company estimates that it will exceed the threshold of 10 »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Day is a revered day that stands as a timeless testament to the Nation’s sovereignty, unity, and the enduring vision that has guided Qatar’s journey toward progress, dignity, and purpose in the modern world, the Ambassador of Kenya H E Mohamed Nur Adan, has said. In his »»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Qatar H E Marat Nuraliev has said Qatar’s constructive role and valued contribution to peace, stability and development at the regional and international levels are deeply appreciated “On behalf of the Government and the people of the Kyrgyz Republi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela H E Yvan Gil received a copy of the credentials of H E Salman bin Nabit Al Khulaifi as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Venezuela.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Attorney General of the State of Qatar H E Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi met separately with Prosecutor General of the Republic of Azerbaijan Kamran H E Aliyev and Vice-President of the Egyptian Court of Cassation and Chairman of the Egyptian Money Laundering and Terrorist Fina»»»

Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met with Minister of Justice of the Republic of Madagascar H E Fanirisoa Ernaivo on the margins of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, convened in Doh»»»

Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met yesterday with Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation H E Dmitry Lyubinsky, who is visiting the State of Qatar. Talks during the meeting focused on bilateral cooperation and ways to strengthen it»»»

Amman: The State of Qatar took part in the 45th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs and the Arab Conference on the Implementation of the Doha Declaration, both held in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The events brought together Their Excellencies ministers and senior officia»»»

Doha: The Public Prosecution, represented by the Institute of Criminal Studies, organised a legal seminar on the landmarks of the legal renaissance in the State of Qatar to commemorate National Day. The seminar, attended by Attorney General of the State of Qatar, H E Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al »»»

Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri met yesterday with Minister of Labour and Social Affairs of the Federal Republic of Somalia H E Dr. Salim Aliyow Ibrow. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen relations between the two countries in labour-related fields, and means of supporting a»»»