Doha, Qatar: The ninth round of the Qatar Equestrian Tour (Longines Hathab) kicked off at the Longines Arena in Al Shaqab yesterday. The three-day event began with the Amateur Tour, featuring 100 cm jumps. The podium winners of the Amateur Tour with Longines Hathab Deputy Director Saeed Hamad Al Ra»»»

Doha, Qatar: Morocco booked a place in the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 semi-finals after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Syria at the Khalifa International Stadium yesterday. Substitute Walid Azaro was the hero for the Atlas Lions, scoring in the 79th minute and later being named Player of the Match. P»»»

The watch of a Japanese hiker killed by a bear has revealed harrowing details about his last moments, including that the animal returned to his body the next day, a newspaper report said. Bears have killed a record 13 people in Japan this year and injured more than 200 others, while reports of the »»»

The chief organizer of South Korea's notoriously grueling university entrance exams has resigned -- after complaints that an English test he designed was just too difficult. South Korea's college entry exam, known locally as the "Suneung", is essential for admission to top universities and widely r»»»

Dubai: flydubai has launched direct flights to Vilnius, becoming the first UAE carrier to connect Dubai with Lithuania. The new route, which operates three times a week, strengthens the airline’s growing presence in Central and Eastern Europe and marks an important milestone in aviation ties betwee»»»

Ali Chauffeur Services Dubai has announced a major expansion of its monthly driver and school transport services, bringing safer, more reliable, and convenient travel solutions to residents across Dubai. The company, known for its RTA-approved and highly trained drivers, aims to provide families an»»»

Food Innovation Company (FIC), the exclusive franchisee of Chili’s in the UAE, Bahrain, and Oman, is proud to share the successful opening of Chili’s first branch in Ras Al Khaimah at Manar Mall. The launch on November 27, 2025, welcomed families, food lovers, and community members from across the »»»

Authorities have arrested a 42-year-old man suspected of posting threatening and abusive messages online against Thessaloniki Mayor Stelios Angeloudis. Police said the case, involving a man from Imathia in central Macedonia, was opened after Angeloudis filed a complaint that prompted an inquiry by »»»

Vazrazhdane will move a draft National Assembly resolution obliging the Council of Ministers to request a one-year postponement of Bulgaria's entry into the Eurozone, the Eurosceptic party leader Kostadin Kostadinov said in Parliament's lobby Friday morning. The lawmaker specified that he does not »»»

On December 10, officers from the Alamedin District Department of Internal Affairs organized a preventative march under the slogan «We are against violence». The press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Chui region reported. According to the press service, school teachers, studen»»»

A ceremony was held in Sulyukta, Batken region, to present service apartment keys to military personnel. The event was attended by Kamchybek Tashiev, Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS). Speaking at the ceremony, Kamchybek Tashiev highlighted the conditions th»»»

The current moment “is critical for Ukraine as Zelensky’s regime is coming closer to collapse both politically and on the frontline, where Russia is advancing on all fronts,” Armando Mema, a member of the Finnish Freedom Alliance party, told Sputnik. While Trump inherited the Ukraine mess from Bide»»»

Doha, Qatar: Tiding produced a dazzling late surge to claim the Al Shaqab Cup, a Thoroughbred Handicap (70–90) over 2200m, at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. The 4-year-old chestnut colt, representing Sheikh Abdul Rahman Rashid Al-Thani, trained by Gassim Al Ghazali and ridden by Alberto Sanna, cam»»»

Donald Trump has exerted more pressure on Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, who accused the US president of ushering in a new “era of criminal naval piracy” in the Caribbean after Washington seized a Venezuelan oil tanker. Late on Thursday, the US imposed curbs on three nephews of Maduro’s wife»»»

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said the Middle East will lead the world in airline profitability next year. According to its outlook for the region as part of its 2026 global industry forecast, which it released on Thursday, Middle East carriers are expected to deliver the h»»»

The leaders of Russia, Türkiye and Iran meet Friday in Turkmenistan, an isolated Central Asian state which is marking 30 years of official neutrality with a rare international summit. The principle of "permanent neutrality" is at the heart of the former Soviet republic's foreign policy -- a doctrin»»»

Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE has announced that the first phase of the digital dirham will soon be launched, in a significant shift in the country’s financial landscape. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.According to the bank, the digital currency will enable real-»»»

ServiceMarket, the UAE’s most trusted platform for home services, has expanded its offerings to include a full range of car services at home, making life easier for Dubai residents. These new car services include Car Wash at Home, Car Service at Home and Car Window Tinting at Home. Whether your veh»»»

Boyan Yurukov, a blogger, has been named Human of the Year 2025 in the 18th edition of the awards with which the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee (BHC) honours human rights defenders and their contributions to Bulgarian society. Yurukov won the distinction for making publicly accessible the data on ove»»»

We condemn Israel's raid on the compound of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in occupied East Jerusalem, and its seizure of the premises. These actions by Israel against a UN compound vested with diplomatic inviolability constitute a clear v»»»

“Antep İşi” Embroidery has been inscribed on the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity today (11 December) during the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cu»»»

A forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, the International Day of Neutrality, and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality is taking place in the country. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov arrived in Ashgabat on December 11 and is participating in the i»»»

Osh Mayor Zhenishbek Toktorbaev was awarded the Dostuk Order by decree of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The state award was presented for significant contributions to strengthening friendly and good-neighborly relations between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan and developing interregional cooperatio»»»

LONDON, Dec 12 (KUNA) -- Official data on Friday showed Britainآ’s gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 0.1 percent between August and October.A report by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said economic output was flat in August, before shrinking unexpectedly by 0.1 percent in both Sep»»»

Dubai: Setting fire to public roads for social media stunts will not be tolerated, a senior Dubai Police official has warned, after a young man was arrested for igniting a street with a highly flammable substance to celebrate his birthday. Brigadier Juma Salim bin Suwaidan, Director of the General »»»

Israeli warplanes carried out Friday a series of strikes on several regions in south Lebanon and West Bekaa, despite Lebanon recently moving to negotiations with Israel. The strikes targeted several regions including Ansar-Zrariyyeh, Iqlim al-Tuffah and al-Rihan heights in south Lebanon, and Zillay»»»

Doha, Qatar: With Algeria aiming to continue their title-defence march, the United Arab Emirates come in brimming with confidence for their FIFA Arab Cup quarter-final clash against the defending champions at Al Bayt Stadium tonight. Madjid Bougherra’s Algeria topped Group D after an unbeaten run, »»»

The United Nations has warned of an unprecedented rise in humanitarian needs in Yemen during the coming year, saying the country is heading towards one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world unless urgent funding for a response plan is provided. Latest data showed that in 2026, 23.1 million »»»

Syria’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday welcomed a vote by the US House of Representatives a day earlier in favor of repealing the Caesar Act, under which the United States imposed sanctions on former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad’s regime, describing the move as a “pivotal milestone” that opens a »»»

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi on Thursday urged political, tribal and social forces in the eastern provinces of Hadramawt and Al-Mahra to close ranks behind state efforts and local authorities to contain the fallout from the recent security and military escalation»»»

Rains drenched Gaza’s tent camps and dropping temperatures chilled Palestinians huddling inside them Thursday as winter storm Byron descended on the war-battered territory, showing how two months of a ceasefire have failed to sufficiently address the spiraling humanitarian crisis there. Families fo»»»

In a move set to reshape the future of global gold investment, the International Gold Holding, has announced its entry into a strategic partnership with ADI Foundation, an institution established by Sirius International Holding, one of the companies under the IHC Group. This partnership aims to lau»»»

As part of its ongoing efforts to prevent interethnic discord, the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) has identified citizen of Kyrgyzstan T.A.D., who had been systematically posting provocative content on social media. He expressed personal hostility toward a specific natio»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed the current week up 1.780 percent, adding 190.35 points to its tally, to stand at 10,903 points compared to last week’s closing. QSE’s figures showed that the banking and financial services sector achieved the largest profits with a growth rate of 2»»»

Deputy Governor of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Khalid bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Thani, participated in the 47th Council Meeting of the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB), held yesterday, in Marrakesh, Kingdom of Morocco. The meeting addressed several topics on the agenda, »»»

Tunis, December 12 (TAP) - The weather on Friday will be very foggy, then it will become partially cloudy in the eastern coastal regions by the end of the day and during the night, with some scattered rain, according to the forecasts of the National...»»»

The Afghan Taliban government has stepped up its implicit reassurances to Pakistan, days after border clashes between the two countries, amid efforts to salvage a fragile ceasefire. A gathering of more than one thousand Afghan clerics from across the country, attended by Interim Prime Minister Mull»»»

A strategic Memorandum of Understanding has been announced to enable AE Coin digital payments across ADNOC Distribution’s extensive retail network in the UAE. By adopting the country’s first-of-its-kind stablecoin, ADNOC Distribution becomes the first fuel and convenience retailer in the UAE to off»»»

During a working visit to Batken region, Kamchybek Tashiev, Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS), stated that one of the key objectives set by President Sadyr Japarov is reliable border protection and social support for military personnel serving in border area»»»

TOKYO, Dec 12 (KUNA) -- Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Friday shared serious concerns over any actions to increase tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.During their telephone talks, they stressed that a recent radar incident caused by Chinese m»»»

The State Department on Thursday announced a $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of 29-year-old Francisco Manuel Bermudez Cagua, also known as Churron. Photo courtesy of U.S. Department of State/Website Dec. 12 (UPI) -- The State Department is offering a $5 mil»»»

Muscat: The Qatari-Omani Joint Committee held its 24th session meetings in Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman, over two days. The Qatari side was headed by Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, while the Omani side was headed by Minister of Finance H E Sultan bin Salim Al Habsi. During the me»»»

Doha, Qatar: Buenos Aires will open an InvestBA office in Doha in 2026, marking the city’s first official representation in the Gulf region and establishing a permanent platform for trade and investment promotion, H E Hernán Lombardi, Minister of Economic Development for the City of Buenos Aires ha»»»

* 80% say that in-office interactions help them feel more visible. In a labour market under increasing pressure and tension, more and more employees feel that their work goes unnoticed, a situation that can fuel demotivation and distance from colleagues and managers. More than 58% of employees feel»»»

Romania is becoming an essential link in the Western production of critical materials because the processing plant will operate in Feldioara, Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan said.'This is the first time Romania becomes an essential link in the Western production of critical materials because the proces»»»

The Government approved, on Thursday, the technical and economic indicators of the work to improve navigation conditions on the joint Romanian-Bulgarian sector of the Danube (FAST DANUBE), the investment amounting to over 710 million RON.According to a press release from the Executive, the completi»»»

Romania is preparing the transition to the National and Regional Partnership Plan (PPNR), which could bring about 70 billion euros in European funds, to which national contributions and private investments would be added, said on Tuesday the Minister of Investments and European Projects (MIPE), Dra»»»

Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare will participate on Friday, 12 December, in the meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN), held in Brussels.According to a press release, the minister of Finance will attend the meeting of the finance ministers from the European People's Party »»»

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said that the state budget for next year is expected to be adopted at the end of January 2026, taking into account that it is necessary, beforehand, to adopt all laws which enable a predictable budget and ensure compliance with the deficit target."At the end of January. »»»

More than 200 prosecutors and judges, including several retirees, signed on Thursday a message of support for the magistrates who had the courage to speak out in the Recorder investigation about serious problems in the justice system.'We, the undersigned judges and prosecutors, taking into account »»»