The EC has finally announced details of its new €90bn loan facility for Ukraine agreed at the EU council meeting in December. Remember this was the last minute compromise solution to cover Ukraine’s estimated €140bn financ»»»

By Humoud Al-Shayji ABU DHABI, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- Dr. Ibraheem Al-Mansouri, Director of Engineering at Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), affirmed that artificial intelligence (AI) has become pivotal for achieving global sustainability, given the challenges associated with the growing demand f»»»

French envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian addressed in his visit to Lebanon "the reinforcement" of the committee monitoring the year-long ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which France is a part of, French foreign ministry spokesperson Pascal Confavreux said. The main aim of the visit was to discuss th»»»

Lebanese authorities have arrested a Syrian citizen who is suspected of sending money to fighters loyal to former Syrian President Bashar Assad in Syria, judicial officials said Wednesday. Ahmad Dunia was detained in recent days in Lebanon's region of Byblos north of Beirut and is being questioned »»»

Earlier this week, Singapore retained its position as the world’s most powerful passport, offering access to 192 destinations visa-free. Meanwhile, at the opposite end of the spectrum, Afghanistan once again ranked last, with its passport holders able to travel to just 24 destinations without a pri»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Labour has called on employers to exercise caution and vigilance in light of the prevailing and forecast weather conditions, urging strict adherence to occupational safety and health guidelines to ensure the protection of workers. In a social media post, the ministry stressed »»»

President Rumen Radev said there is clearly a political force that represents what he described as an "anti-mafia consensus", stressing that its core demand is the holding of fair elections in Bulgaria. Speaking in Belovo, Radev commented that after extensive public debate, it is evident such a par»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Federal Security Service of Russia (FSB) said on Thursday that it had identified an undeclared employee of the UK special services who was sent to Russia under the guise of the post of secretary of the department of the UK Embassy in Moscow. "The Russian Federal Security Serv»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that it had lodged a protest with UK Charge d'Affaires in Moscow Danae Dholakia in connection with information received by Russian authorities about the affiliation of one of the diplomatic staff of the embassy to the UK special servi»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s most heavily used Metro station is set for a major capacity boost, with plans now confirmed to expand the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station to handle sharply rising passenger volumes during peak periods such as New Year’s Eve, public holidays and major events. Sign up for our dai»»»

Marat Nuraliev has been relieved of his duties as Kyrgyzstan’s Ambassador to Qatar for violating the ethics of a civil servant. Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev said at a press conference in Bishkek while answering journalists’ questions. He noted that Marat Nuraliev had performed well in his post»»»

The geography of diplomatic activity has significantly expanded over the past year, Foreign Affairs Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev announced while summing up results of the ministry’s activities for 2025. According to him, Kyrgyzstan’s positions in traditional regions have been strengthene»»»

Every year, as the CBSE Board examinations for Grades 10 and 12 approach, tension builds in familiar ways. Classrooms grow quieter, homes more tense. Some young people seem confident, even relaxed, but many others are anxious and uncertain. They fear failing, disappointing their families, or not me»»»

The Competition Council authorized the transaction by which Repsol Downstream Internacional S.A.U., Spain, intends to take over part of the share capital of Valtec Premium Lubricants S.R.L.. Following this transaction, Valtec Premium Lubricants S.R.L. will be owned by Valtec B.V. and Repsol Downstr»»»

The battery energy storage system (BESS) project that Hidroelectrica is developing in the Crucea Nord Wind Farm exceeded 80% completion at the beginning of 2026, with the company indicating a “significant” pace of execution, faster than initially estimated. Under these circumstances, the new comple»»»

Construction of the Mintia gas-fired power plant, the largest in Europe, is nearing completion. With a total project value estimated at EUR 1.2 billion, this facility is poised to become a cornerstone of Europe’s energy security and a significant driver of economic growth for Romania, ...»»»

BIG MEGA Renewable Energy, a joint venture backed by Israeli real estate company BIG Shopping Centers, has secured around 100 million euros for the construction and operation of the 102 MW Vacareni wind farm in Romania. The owner of AFI launches a new energy investment in Romania. Financing was arr»»»

Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan says Romania’s gas storage is 15% above the EU average. The National Energy Command has been convened for Monday at 12:00, amid the frost forecast issued for the coming days. The meeting will take place at the headquarters of the National Energy Dispatcher. “Last week we»»»

The Neptun Deep project is ahead of schedule, with first gas extraction expected in the first half of 2027, Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan said on Monday after a meeting of the National Energy Task Force."Progress on the Neptun Deep project is slightly ahead of the schedule set at the start of the pro»»»

Romania's power grid is working stably in severe winter weather, as the morning and evening consumption peaks are covered without problems and natural gas storage facilities are 65% filled, according to Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan."We have summoned the National Energy Command again, to check the si»»»

Energy support in the European Union is granted from 2026 almost exclusively to vulnerable consumers, through social mechanisms, while Romania is among the few states that still apply general protection schemes, according to an analysis carried out by the Smart Energy Association (AEI)."Although th»»»

Electricity became the most expensive in December, increasing by 60.91 percent year on year, though it fell slightly compared with the previous month, by 0.01 percent, while significant increases were also recorded for cocoa and coffee, with annual growth of 24.67 percent, as well as for rail trans»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) Khalid Ahmed Saleh Al Obaidli affirmed that H E the Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs’ issuance of the decision regulating the Preliminary Real Estate Register, defining its data and procedures, enhan»»»

Doha, Qatar: The fourth edition of the “Private Sector Social Responsibility and Its Role in Sustainable Development” Conference opened yesterday, at the Qatar Chamber’s headquarters, bringing together a distinguished gathering of officials, experts, and representatives of regional and internationa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre in the region, marked its 20th anniversary with a milestone announcement underscoring its next phase of growth, including the introduction of its new Chief Executive Officer, Mansoor Rashid Al-Khater, and»»»

On Jan. 15, 2009, all 155 people aboard US Airways Flight 1549 escaped serious injury when pilot Chesley Sullenberger gently landed his disabled aircraft in the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey. 1 of 9 | On January 15, 2009, all 155 people aboard US Airways Flight 1549 escaped serious i»»»

Some 75% of South Koreans registered as separated from family in the North have died of old age, government data showed Thursday. In this 2018 file photo, North Korean women react after seeing off a family member during a reunion at the Mount Kumgang resort, North Korea. Pool File Photo by O Jongch»»»

Fair elections are impossible with Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov’s prosecution service, Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) Floor Co-Leader Nadejda Iordanova said in a television interview on Thursday. She added that the prosecution service’s preventive role in the election proces»»»

Russia on Thursday said it was expelling a United Kingdom diplomat whom it accused of being an undercover spy. The Russian foreign ministry said it had summoned Britain's charge d'affaires where a "strong protest was lodged in connection with information received by the competent Russian authoritie»»»

European military personnel were due to begin arriving in Greenland on Thursday, shortly after a meeting between American, Danish and Greenlandic officials in Washington failed to resolve "fundamental disagreement" over the mineral-rich, strategic Arctic island. US President Donald Trump has repeat»»»

Doha: Wifaq Family Consulting Centre, member of Qatar Foundation for Social Work, has won the international award for the most community giving institutions (Ataa) in recognition of its outstanding contributions to social responsibility and its active role in supporting family cohesion and promotin»»»

The European Union and the Government of Lebanon have signed six new Financing Agreements, totaling €110.5 million in grants, to support Lebanon’s security sector, recovery in conflict-affected areas, and key reform priorities. All agreements were signed with the Minister of Finance Yassine Jaber. »»»

Doha: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Qatar, held a cultural tasting event on Tuesday evening in Hall 32 at Katara. The event was attended by Director General of the Katara Cultural Village Foundation Professor Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahi»»»

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1 of 2 | Rep. Robin Kelly, a Democrat from Illinois, filed articles of impeachment Wednesday against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over her execution of President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration. File Photo by Tia Dufour/U.S. Department of Homeland Security/UPI | Lic»»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower has introduced a new “multiple-trip exit permit” service for expatriate workers, in a move aimed at simplifying procedures, improving efficiency, and reducing administrative burdens for both employers and employees, local media reported. The initiative »»»

After nearly 500 days spent in the mountains and highlands, Sheikh Amr bin Habrish, First Deputy Governor of Hadhramaut and commander of the Hadhramaut Protection Forces, has returned to the provincial capital, Mukalla, declaring what he described as the beginning of a “new phase” that will shape a»»»

Tunis, Jan. 15 (TAP) – The weather, on Thursday, will be partly cloudy across the country. It will become gradually very cloudy at night, with isolated and temporarily thundery rain expected over the western regions overnight. These rains will...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s Ground Forces, Brigadier General Mohammad Karami: We are facing a comprehensive and multifac»»»

Damascus, Jan. 15 (SANA) The chairman of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce (FSCC), Alaa al-Ali, discussed with the Saudi ambassador to Damascus, Faisal bin Saud al-Mujfel, ways to develop economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, held Wednesday at the»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 15 (KUNA) -- The price of Kuwaiti crude oil rose up 61 cents to USD 61.20 per barrel (pb) on Wednesday, compared to USD 60.59 pb the previous day, said Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Thursday.In global markets, Brent crude futures went down 92 cents to USD 64.55 pb, and U.S. West»»»

Auchan Romania opened the 14th edition of its Coffee & Tea Fair, an event that has already become a staple at the beginning of the year. Until February 10, customers are invited to explore an extensive selection of over 300 products and flavours, comprising approximately 60% coffee and 40% tea. The»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Global Carbon Council (GCC) and the Asian Forest Cooperation Organisation (AFoCO) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in addressing global climate change through the promotion of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and fostering an enabling and high-i»»»

Lawmakers will debate at first reading amendments to the Student and Doctoral-Candidate Loans Act to cut interest on student loans at the National Assembly on Thursday. The bill was submitted by MP Gabriel Valkov of BSP – United Left and a group of MPs. It provides for a reduction in the interest r»»»

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had been told the killings of protesters in Iran had been halted, but added that he would "watch it and see" about threatened military action. Trump had repeatedly talked in recent days about coming to the aid of the Iranian people over the crackdown on p»»»

Oil prices retreated from multi-month highs on Thursday and gold eased from a record peak after US President Donald Trump calmed market anxiety over potential US military action against Iran. A selloff in tech stocks extended into Asian trading, following declines on Wall Street, as investors rotat»»»