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Syria’s al-Shaibani meets Turkish, Egyptian, and Bosnian counterparts in Doha

Doha, Dec. 7 (SANA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met on Sunday with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, on the sidelines of the 2025 Doha Forum. On the same day, Minister al-Shaibani also met with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, during the forum»»»

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Benin's Interior Minister announces failed coup attempt

ALGIERS, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Benin's Minister of Interior and Public Security Alassane Seidou announced on Sunday that a coup attempt carried out had been foiled and that state authority had been fully restored.He affirmed that the Beninese Armed Forces and their leadership remained loyal to their oath»»»

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Kuwait participates in Poland charity bazaar to aid needy children

KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait Embassy in Poland on Sunday took part in an international charity bazaar sponsored by Polish First Lady Marta Nawrocka, an initiative the Kuwaiti diplomatic mission said was an effort to reinforce the principle of humanitarian work. The event encapsulates»»»

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Amir sends condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, over the death of the mother of HRH Prince Mishaal bin Badr bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.»»»

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Qatar Tribune 19m

Syrian president calls on Qatari businessmen to invest in Syria

DOHA: President of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Ahmed Al Sharaa called on Qatari businessmen to invest in Syria, including forging projects and strategic partnerships between Qatari and Syrian companies. This came during his meeting with a delegation from the Qatar Chamber (QC), headed by Chairman o»»»

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TAP 21m

Cumulative workers remittances up by 6.5% to TND 8 billion end of November 2025 (BCT)

Tunis, Dec 7 (TAP) – Cumulative workers' remittances increased by 6.5% to nearly TND 8 billion during the first eleven months of 2025, compared with the same period last year, according to the latest monetary and financial indicators published by...»»»

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Syrian President calls on Qatari businessmen to invest in Syria

Doha, Qatar: President of the Syrian Arab Republic, HE Ahmed Al Sharaa, called on Qatari businessmen to invest in Syria, including forging projects and strategic partnerships between Qatari and Syrian companies. This came during his meeting with a delegation from the Qatar Chamber (QC), headed by H»»»

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BNE 27m

NYT details institutional corruption in Zelenskiy’s government

In a damning report, the The New York Times (NYT) detailed institutional corruption in the Zelenskiy administration, where the government has systematically undermined checks and balances to appoint its placemen in charge of key companies and institutions. President Volodymyr Zelensky’s government »»»

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RT 28m

Ukraine’s top donor to nearly halve military aid in 2026

Denmark will allocate half as much funds for military aid to Ukraine next year compared to 2025. The flow of aid from one of Kiev’s key backers is projected to decline even further beyond 2026. Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen revealed the figure in a response to the parliamentary defens»»»

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The Peninsula 34m

Drone strikes on Sudan kindergarten, hospital kill dozens: local official

Port Sudan: A recent paramilitary drone attack on the army-held town of Kalogi in Sudan's South Kordofan state hit a kindergarten and a hospital, killing dozens of civilians including children, a local official told AFP on Sunday. The attack on Thursday involved three strikes, "first a kindergarten»»»

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Kuna 41m

Six Palestinians killed by Israeli occupation forces in Gaza Strip

GAZA, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Health authorities in Gaza affirmed on Sunday the death of six Palestinians and the injury of 17 others due to the continued Israeli occupation's escalation against Palestinians.The authorities explained in the daily report that since the ceasefire agreement on 11 Oct 2025, th»»»

Libya Herald 42m

Libyan Business Council and Islamic Development Bank hold virtual meeting on supporting and financing the private sector

The Libyan Business Council (LBC) reported today that, in cooperation with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), it had held on the same day a virtual meeting, with the participation of representatives from private sector support and financing institutions within the Islamic Development Bank Group, »»»

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The Peninsula 44m

Tokyo says Chinese jets locked radar onto Japan fighters

Tokyo: Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese fighter jets southeast of Okinawa's main island, Japan's defence ministry said on Sunday. China's navy said Tokyo's claim was "completely inconsistent with the facts" and told Japan to "immediately stop slandering and smearing". Relations »»»

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The Peninsula 46m

'Good banter': Smith and Archer clash in Gabba Ashes Test

Brisbane, Australia: Pumped-up Australia captain Steve Smith and England fast bowler Jofra Archer had a fiery verbal clash near the climax of the second Ashes Test on Sunday at the Gabba. The hosts won the day-night Test by an emphatic eight wickets in Brisbane to seize a 2-0 lead in the series. Sm»»»

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Al Manar 50m

Top Hezbollah Official at Pro-Palestine Conference in Istanbul: Supporting Gaza Source of Pride

Head of Hezbollah’s International and Arab Affairs Ammar Al-Moussawi stressed that Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was not an adventure, and the pro-Gaza front in Lebanon was not a gamble. Addressing the International Conference in Support of Gaza and Al-Quds, held in Turkey’s Istanbul, Hezbollah’s Al-Mous»»»

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BNE 51m

Russian bubbly floods shelves as domestic sparkling wine dominates 72% of market

Russian-made sparkling wine now accounts for more than 72% of sales in the country, up five percentage points from a year earlier, the state quality agency Roskachestvo said, RIA Novosti reported on December 7. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed many Russians to swap expensive imported alcohol»»»

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Kuna 53m

Information Minister affirms significance of promoting tourism

KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Minister of Information, Culture, Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Almutairi on Sunday affirmed significance of promoting tourist enterprises in the State of Kuwait and boosting cooperation among the concerned authorities to attain the aspired objectives at th»»»

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Arab Center to announce results of 2025 Arab Opinion Index

Doha, Qatar: The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies will announce the main findings of the ninth Arab Opinion Index (AOI) at a press conference to be held at the Center in Doha on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 11am Doha time (8:00 GMT). With the release of these results, the Center marks m»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Malayalam actress assault case: Who are the 10 accused and how Dileep is allegedly involved

The sensational 2017 assault case involving a leading Malayalam actress has gripped Kerala for over eight years, exposing structural issues and power imbalances in the film industry. The attack, which took place on February 17, 2017, involved the abduction and sexual assault of the actress in a mov»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Watch: Sheikh Mohammed’s Gaza ship unites UAE officials, residents to pack 10 million meals

Dubai: Thousands of volunteers from across the UAE devoted their Sunday to supporting war-torn Gaza, gathering at Expo City Dubai’s Exhibition Centre to pack 10 million meals destined for the besieged enclave. From ministers to business leaders, students to people of determination, residents came t»»»

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Kuna 1h

Kuwaiti jockey wins silver in Thailand's Asian Championship

KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti jockey Ali Al-Khorafi won on Sunday the silver medal in the individual equestrian jumping competition of the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) Asian Championships held in Pattaya, Thailand, which began on December 3 and concluded today.Speaking to »»»

Kuna 1h

Baghdad: International cooperation helped dismantle drug networks, seize tons

BAGHDAD, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani said Sunday that regional and international cooperation has contributed to dismantling numerous drug-trafficking networks and seizing tons of narcotics, calling for continued cooperation and the use of advanced tools to combat this sc»»»

Sputnik 1h

Conflicts Start in Ukrainian Military Over Attempts to Leave Positions - Radio Intercept

DONETSK (Sputnik) - Conflicts are flaring up in the ranks of the Ukrainian armed forces due to attempts by some soldiers to leave their positions, according to a radio intercept obtained by Sputnik. A Ukrainian military group of 12 people came under fire, after which they left their positions witho»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Russia's Shoigu to Visit Vietnam, Laos Next Week for High-Level Talks - Security Council

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu will pay a working visit to Vietnam and Laos this coming week and hold meetings with the top leadership of both countries, the press service of the Russian Security Council said. "Next week, Russian Security Council Secretary Serge»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

CBL Governor Issa announces three strategic initiatives to build a stronger banking sector at 6th Banking Sector Development Forum in Tunis 7 to 9 December

The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Naji Issa, announced three strategic initiatives to build a stronger and more effective Libyan banking sector at the 6th Banking Sector Development Forum being held in Tunis from 7 to 9 December. Issa’s speech was delivered on his behalf by the Direc»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 627

Colombo: Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings on Sunday with rains lashing areas already devastated by a powerful cyclone, as the death toll rose to 627. A chain of tropical storms and monsoon rains has battered Southeast and South Asia, setting off landslides, flooding vast tract»»»

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BNE 1h

Russian arms revenues rise 23% as domestic war demand offsets export collapse

Russia’s leading defence firms recorded strong revenue growth in 2024, driven by surging domestic demand for weapons to sustain the war in Ukraine, even as Western sanctions and falling arms exports weighed on international sales, Russia’s arms-makers boosted income last year despite Western sancti»»»

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Kuna 1h

Israeli occupation settlers, troops attack, injure Palestinians in the West Bank -- WAFA

GAZA, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Israeli occupation settlers on Sunday assaulted Palestinians and foreign sympathizers east of the West Bank town of Ramallah inflicting injuries, the official Palestinian news agency, WAFA, reported.WAFA said the attack coincided with an ongoing raid by the Israeli occupation »»»

Egypt Independent 1h

Egypt sees ‘optimistic’ outlook over IMF’s 5th and 6th reviews

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan al-Khatib and Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania al-Mashat on Saturday received the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission in several separate meetings as part of the fifth and sixth reviews for the join»»»

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Kuna 1h

CSB: Kuwait yearly inflation up 2.39 percent in August

By Fawaz Karami KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) said Sunday that the consumer price index (inflation) went up 2.39 percent on an annual basis in August, while it inched up 0.07 percent compared with July.The annual increase was mainly driven by higher prices for ke»»»

Kuna 1h

Education Min. receives 2025 Hamdan Award Winners

KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabai on Sunday received the winners of the 2025 Hamdan bin Rashid Award for Distinguished Educational Performance at the GCC level: teacher Huda Awadh Al-Mutairi (Outstanding Teacher category) and student Hessa Barak Al-Kakak (Outstanding S»»»

Kuna 1h

UAE, Int'l Falconry Chief commends Kuwait for organizing World Falcon Cup

KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- The United Arab Emirates and Secretary General of the International Federation for Falconry Sports and Racing Rashed bin Markhan commended Kuwait's outstanding organization of the first UAE World Falcon Racing Cup, saying the high professionalism shown made this heritage spo»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Benin govt says 'foiled' coup attempt

Cotonou, Benin: Benin's government on Sunday said that it had thwarted an attempted coup, after a group of soldiers announced on state television that they had ousted President Patrice Talon. West Africa has experienced a number of coups in recent years, including in Benin's northern neighbours Nig»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

UK police arrest man after Heathrow Airport car park fight

London: UK armed police arrested a man on Sunday for suspected assault after 21 people needed medical treatment following an incident involving "a form of pepper spray" at a Heathrow Airport car park. London's Metropolitan Police said the incident at Terminal 3's multi-storey car park was sparked b»»»

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RT 1h

Musk calls for abolition of EU

US-based tech billionaire Elon Musk has called for the dissolution of the European Union after the bloc fined his social media platform X. On Friday, the European Commission fined X €120 million ($163 million) for “breaching its transparency obligations” under the 2022 Digital Services Act, which s»»»

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Kuna 1h

Acting Interior Undersecretary chairs regular coordination meeting

KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Acting Interior Ministry Undersecretary Maj. Gen. Ali Al-Adwani on Sunday chaired a coordination meeting at the ministry headquarters with assistant undersecretaries and sector heads to review workflow and discuss key security and administrative updates.The ministry said in »»»

Libya Herald 1h

CBL instructs banks, fuel distribution companies and the bakeries’ union to increase the use of e-payments

In several Central Bank of Libya (CBL) circulars dated 3 and 4 December directed to banks, fuel distribution companies, the bakeries’ union, the CBL has instructed the recipients to either introduce a new method of e-payment or start using e-payments. The CBL also urged the Municipal Guards to take»»»

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TAP 1h

Tunis to host 6th High-Level Africa Forum on Women, Peace and Security

Tunis, Dec. 7 (TAP) – The 6th High-Level Africa Forum on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) is slated to be held on December 9-10 at the Tunis International Diplomatic Academy. The meeting will be held for the first time outside Addis Ababa,...»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Public Health Minister meets Albanian counterpart, WHO EMRO Regional Director and Bill Gates

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Public Health, HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, met separately on Sunday with Minister of Health and Social Protection of the Republic of Albania, HE Dr. Evis Sala, Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMR»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar and Malta discuss closer energy ties in Doha meeting

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi held talks in Doha on Sunday with HE Ian Borg, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of the Republic of Malta, as the two countries explored ways to deepen cooperation in the energy sect»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar, Turkiye hold talks on boosting trade and investment ties at Doha Forum

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade HE Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed held talks here on Sunday with HE Mehmet Simsek, Minister of Treasury and Finance of the Republic of Turkiye, on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2025, as the two countries explored ways to deepen their economic partn»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Prime Minister meets members of The Elders during Doha Forum

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Sunday with a delegation from The Elders, on the sidelines of the 23rd Doha Forum 2025. The delegation included HE Mary Robinson and Prince Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, both prominent»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Prime Minister meets several officials on sidelines of Doha Forum

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met separately on Sunday with Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) HE Deemah Al Yahya; President of the Assembly and Chair of the Council of the Global Green»»»

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Sana 2h

Syria after liberation… President al-Sharaa opens the country’s doors to the world

Damascus, Dec. 7 (SANA) Since December 8, 2024, Damascus has emerged from years of isolation and conflict, shedding the weight of war and authoritarian rule. Liberation has transformed the city into a hub of diplomatic activity, welcoming dozens of Arab and international delegations and signaling S»»»

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Gulf News 2h

The new era of digital leadership will be defined by trust and collaboration

For more than two decades in public service, I have believed that leadership is ultimately measured by one question: Did we expand opportunity for people who had limited access to it before? Whether building essential infrastructure, advancing institutional reforms, promoting social inclusion or br»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

National Social Security Institute Unanimously Approves 2026 State Social Security Budget

The Supervisory Board of the National Social Security Institute (NSSI) unanimously approved the draft budget of the State Social Security for 2026, announced Deputy Chair of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Maria Mincheva, and Podkrepa Labour Confederation President Dimitar Manolov. »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Prime Minister meets Maltese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Sunday with HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of the Republic of Malta, Dr. Ian Borg. The meeting took place on the margins of the 23rd Doha »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE President holds talks with Seychelles President

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday met with Dr. Patrick Herminie, President of Seychelles, who is visiting the UAE to attend the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final round of the 2025 Formula One World Championship. Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Presi»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Saudi Arabia's luxury Dream of the Desert train: Bookings are now open

Saudi Arabia is on track for the deployment of its luxury train service, named aptly Dream of the Desert, in 2026. You can now book your suite for next year and expect a luxury retreat on wheels. Here's a look at 5 things you need to know about the luxe new offering and the five itineraries you can»»»

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