Bulgarian maritime authorities on December 6 launched an operation to evacuate the crew of the oil tanker Kairos, which was stranded off the Black Sea port of Ahtopol after a suspected Ukrainian drone strike and an abandoned towing attempt from Turkey, BTA reported. The 274-metre Kairos, sailing un»»»

Just reading the new US national security strategy. https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdf It is an absolutely incredible read. Just focusing here on the bit about Europe but it’s clear that Trump puts most of the ills of the continent on the EU - »»»

Just reading the new US national security strategy. https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdf It is an absolutely incredible read. Just focusing here on the bit about Europe but it’s clear that Trump puts most of the ills of the continent on the EU - »»»

Dubai: More than 24 hours after a devastating blaze tore through the popular Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa’s Arpora — claiming 25 lives and injuring six — owner Saurabh Luthra has finally spoken publicly, even as police issue lookout notices and investigators uncover shocking safety violatio»»»

Israeli occupation forces stormed and searched the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of occupied East Jerusalem on Monday morning. UNRWA confirmed that the forces raided the compound and confiscated mobile pho»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's gold reserves have grown by $112 billion in just one year, thanks to rising prices for the precious metal, according to Sputnik's calculations based on the Bank of Russia data. At the beginning of December last year, the Bank of Russia held $198.1 billion worth of gold b»»»

Among employees in Romania surveyed for the PwC Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025, 44% say they used AI in the past year, while the average usage rate across the 48 countries included in the report was 57%. India and Vietnam lead with 84%, followed by China with 78%. At the opposite end are Jap»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel and Hamas are "very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire," after Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza. Netanyahu spoke during a news conference with visiting German Chancellor Friedric»»»

The 2026 Men's World Cup draw has taken place, and we now know which countries will be competing in the group stages. Nine African teams are participating in this edition, maybe 10 depending on the runoff results, and everyone is excited about who ended up where. Highly anticipated matches inc»»»

The United States, Israel and Qatar held a trilateral meeting in New York Sunday, a senior White House official told AFP, months after Israeli jets conducted an airstrike in Doha, unsuccessfully targeting Hamas leadership. The White House official confirmed that the meeting had taken place but did »»»

Doha, Qatar: Ali Bin Ali Holidays recently announced the launch of it’s first-ever Holidays Kiosk at 21 High st, Katara, marking a new milestone in the company’s journey to bring personalised travel experiences closer to its customers. Under the theme, “We Build The Trip, You Live The Story”, the n»»»

One hundred and ninety-two days separated the last meeting between Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Syria’s ousted President Bashar al-Assad in Tehran from the moment the Syrian regime fell to the opposition in December 2024. That interval was no footnote in the Syrian war. It became a sharp »»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways, fresh from a record-breaking financial performance, is no longer viewing a public listing as a strategic necessity, according to Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Aviation Group. Speaking at Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025, Neves confirmed the airline's readiness for an IPO but»»»

Dubai: Prolonged instability at India’s largest airline, IndiGo, could translate into higher fares, service volatility, and fewer travel alternatives — including for routes connecting India and the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Top aviation analysts in the UAE a»»»

A 12-year-old boy was killed off the eastern Aegean island of Samos after a human trafficker allegedly forced passengers to jump from a speedboat, local reports said Monday. The vessel was carrying 37 migrants and was approaching the northern coast near Svala in the early hours of Monday when the s»»»

1 of 2 | Adjusting U.S.-South Korea joint military drills could be considered under certain conditions, South Korean Unification Ministry spokesman Yoon Min-ho said Monday. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Adjusting U.S.-South Korea joint military drills could be considered under certain cond»»»

Doha: A session at Doha Forum 2025 focused on the intersection of cultural diplomacy, economic development, trade, and inclusion. The session, titled “A Level Playing Field: Advancing Human Rights Across the World of Sport”, brought together international experts and policymakers. Francesco D’Ovidi»»»

Thailand launched airstrikes along the disputed border with Cambodia on Monday as both sides accused the other of breaking a ceasefire that halted fighting earlier this year. Longstanding border disputes erupted into five days of combat in July that killed dozens of soldiers and civilians. US Presi»»»

Police officials investigate the burned-out interior at the site of the Goa nightclub fire in Goa, India, on Sunday, December 7, 2025. At least 25 people were killed and six others were injured in a massive fire that erupted at a nightclub in Goa, police said. Photo by EPA Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Four peop»»»

About 100 children who were abducted from a Catholic school in central Nigeria last month have been released, authorities say. Niger state's police chief, Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, and Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, who is in charge of the school as the local leader of the Catholic church, both told th»»»

A year ago, Mohammad Marwan found himself stumbling, barefoot and dazed, out of Syria's notorious Saydnaya prison on the outskirts of Damascus as rebel forces pushing toward the capital threw open its doors to release the prisoners. Arrested in 2018 for fleeing compulsory military service, the fath»»»

Doha, Qatar: Experts discussed deepening geopolitical polarisation and declining trust in traditional global institutions, and highlighted middle powers emerging as vital mediators and connectors at a session as part of Doha Forum 2025 on December 7. The panelists were of the view that these countr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, convened a high-level panel at the Doha Forum 2025 under the theme “Education as Justice in Times of Crisis,” issuing a global call to reframe education not as a development aspiration, but as a »»»

Syrians marked the first anniversary of the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad and his iron-fisted rule on Monday, as the fractured nation struggles to find stability and recover after years of war. Official celebrations are planned for the central Umayyad Square in Damascus, which has been packed with j»»»

Dubai: Every entrepreneur has a driving force, but for Marc Michel, Co-Founder and CEO of Reno Home, that inspiration was rooted in a personal, profoundly chaotic home renovation. That nightmare experience, shared with his co-founder, became the foundational blueprint for a tech platform now revolu»»»

The Sudanese conflict is witnessing a dangerous escalation, with mounting allegations against the Sudanese army regarding the use of chemical weapons during its military operations. At the same time, US and international pressure is intensifying to compel the government in Port Sudan to acknowledge»»»

Mr. Bassiouni, chairman of the food industries committee, Tenth of Ramadan investors Association, said there are unjustified price increases for many commodities and products with 100% local and domestic inputs and raw materials which requires a re-evaluation of the current costs of manufacturing f»»»

Ilan Rosenfeld walks through the burnt-out shell of his former business, stepping over crackling pieces of clay plates that used to line his cafe and past metal scraps of Hezbollah rockets littering the rubble. It's all that's left for him in this small, war-ravaged town — the northernmost in Israe»»»

Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on this very day, December 4, with a suitcase packed with proposals for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Almost all of them are military — and of enormous interest to both sides. India and Russia have enjoyed a strategic partnership for decades that covers everythin»»»

China's towering annual trade surplus surpassed $1 trillion for the first time last month, data showed Monday, as a sharp drop in shipments to the United States was offset by surging exports to other major markets. Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump reached a tentative truce to their fierce tra»»»

Dubai: Eight years after a leading Malayalam actress was abducted and assaulted on a highway, the verdict has arrived today. Six men were convicted. Dileep, the Malayali actor and producer widely seen as the alleged mastermind of the shocking crime, walks free. His arrest in 2017 had rocked the Ker»»»

On Dec. 8, 1993, U.S. President Bill Clinton signed the North American Free Trade Agreement. 1 of 5 | On December 8, 1993, U.S. President Bill Clinton, pictured in 1995, signed the North American Free Trade Agreement into law. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo Dec. 8 (UPI) -- On this dat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Former US Secretary of State and lawyer Hillary Clinton, speaking about the shifting role of the United States in the world today, called the suffering in Gaza “horrific”, emphasising the urgent need for the US to get involved in protecting civilians and alleviating suffering around th»»»

Dubai: An Indian expat in the UAE, who was popular as a digital design figure in the Middle East and mentor to university students, has died. His Dubai-based company announced the news on Sunday. Devesh Mistry, co-founder of Red Blue Blur Ideas, helped shape the digital experience industry in the r»»»

The Dubai Real Estate Court has ordered an Asian investor to pay Dh100,000 to a real-estate brokerage firm after he failed to settle an agreed commission for securing a residential unit in the Burj Khalifa. Case documents show that the brokerage was instructed by the investor to find a suitable apa»»»

Africa’s wealthiest posted a milestone in 2025, with their collective net worth surpassing $100 billion for the first time. The continent now counts 22 billionaires, worth a combined $105 billion. This is up sharply from $82.4 billion and 20 billionaires a year earlier — growth that broadly mirrors»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Vipul visited the Imam Muhammad ibn Abdulwahhab Mosque, where he was received by representatives of the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al-Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center. They introduced him to the features of the local architectural style, which is distinctiv»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hundreds of members from the Urdu- and Malayalam-speaking communities attended a series of lectures that addressed various topics related to family, the Muslim community, and contemporary challenges. These efforts come as part of the Center’s commitment to raising awareness among Musli»»»

A second flight carrying Iranians deported from the United States has left America, Iranian officials said, as Washington reportedly planned to send hundreds of prisoners back to the Iranian Republic. The deportations come as tensions remain high between Iran and the US after America bombed Iranian»»»

New York, Dec. 8 (SANA) UN Secretary-General António Guterres saluted the resilience and courage of the Syrian people, saying they “have never stopped holding on to hope, despite the unimaginable suffering they endured under a repressive regime that lasted for decades.” Guterres said the eve of the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library, in its capacity as the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions for the Middle East and North Africa (IFLA MENA) Regional Office, hosted the inaugural IFLA Regional Offices Meeting on 7 December. The landmark gathering marks the first ti»»»

A former nurse has been found guilty of the high-profile murder of Toyah Cordingley, whose body was found on a popular tropical beach in Australia seven years ago. Toyah Cordingley was stabbed at least 26 times while out on a Sunday afternoon walk with her dog in October 2018. The 24-year-old's bod»»»

An injured Thai soldier being transferred to a hospital after a clash between Thai and Cambodian troops over the border dispute at Si Sa Ket province, Thailand, December 7, 2025. On Monday, Thailand launched airstrikes. Photo by Royal Thai Army/EPA Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Thailand launched airstrikes again»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Forum is a leading global platform for dialogue and diplomacy. Rooted in Qatar’s enduring commitment to peace, justice and cooperation, it provides a platform where ideas are exchanged, partnerships are built, and practical solutions are explored. Speaking to The Peninsula on »»»

The Al Ain Court for Civil, Commercial and Administrative Claims has ordered a seven-member gang to repay Dh439,000 to a man they defrauded using a fake bank message, before transferring the money into their own accounts. The court also awarded the victim Dh30,000 in compensation for the damage he »»»

Doha, Qatar: The United Kingdom considers the Doha Forum 2025 an essential platform to push forward global justice, strengthen multilateral cooperation, and renew its growing partnership with Qatar, said British Ambassador to Qatar H E Neerav Patel. In an Interview with The Peninsula yesterday, ref»»»

Doha, Qatar: Poland has called for renewed global commitment to multilateralism, accountability, and the protection of civilians as international conflicts and geopolitical uncertainties intensify at Doha Forum 2025. In an interview with The Peninsula Poland’s Undersecretary of State at the Ministr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Amid growing geopolitical tensions, technological disruption, and shifting trade dynamics, global leaders must prepare for a future defined by uncertainty and accelerated change, said Kelsey Goodman (pictured), Head of Middle East and North Africa at the World Economic Forum (WEF), on »»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Malian Business Association and founder of Azalai Hotels Group, Mossadeck Bally has praised Qatar’s growing influence as a global mediator and urged Doha to expand its diplomatic engagement to the conflict-ridden Sahel region. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Th»»»

Dubai: The 24th cycle of the Clean UAE campaign, organised by the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, commenced its nationwide journey in Dubai on Saturday, drawing 8,500 dedicated volunteers to clear over 12 kilometres of natura»»»