Super Typhoon Fung-Wong hit the Philippines just after Typhoon Kalmaegi in November. A European Union climate agency said Tuesday that 2025 will be the second-hottest year on record, tied with 2023. File Photo by Dinapigue-MDRRMO/EPA Dec. 9 (UPI) -- A European Union climate agency said 2025 is on t»»»

Judges at the International Criminal Court on Tuesday sentenced a Janjaweed militia leader to 20 years in prison for atrocities committed in Sudan’s Darfur region, including beating detainees to death with an axe. Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, was convicted in October o»»»

Japan has reportedly dismissed a European Union initiative to tap frozen Russian sovereign assets to help finance Ukraine’s massive budget shortfall. Brussels hopes to issue a so-called “reparation loan” backed by Russian funds immobilized in the West – a plan that Moscow has denounced as outright »»»

MINSK (Sputnik) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko will announce when the Oreshnik missile system will begin combat duty in the country at the All-Belarusian People's Assembly in December, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said on Tuesday. "This is the responsibility and prerogati»»»

Twelve fired FBI agents are alleging that they were unlawfully sacked because they knelt during a racial justice protest in Washington DC five years ago. In a recently filed lawsuit, the former agents argue that their decision to kneel - adopting a gesture used by demonstrators - helped to deescala»»»

One of the most important investments at ArcelorMittal Poland’s Kraków plant has been completed – after 44 days of extensive modernization work, Galvanizing Line No. 2 has been adapted for the production of sheet metal with a new zinc coating. The plant can now manufacture products coated with both»»»

Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE National Olympic Committee, inaugurated the 22nd edition of Automechanika Dubai 2025, the largest trade exhibition for the automotive aftermarket and service industry in the Middle East and Africa, which will run until December»»»

Manila: Two Philippine Senators — Erwin Tulfo and Panfilo "Ping" Lacson —revealed on Tuesday (December 9, 2025), that certain House Representatives members are resisting livestreaming the bicameral conference committee meeting on the proposed 2026 national budget. The bicameral conference committee»»»

Had last week's coup attempt in Benin been successful, it would have become the ninth to take hold in the region in the last five years alone. Just a few days after soldiers took power in Guinea-Bissau while a presidential election vote count was still under way, leaders of the West African groupin»»»

CAIRO, Dec 9 (KUNA) -- Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammad Al-Yamahi strongly condemned the Israeli occupation's storming of the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the occupied city of Jerusalem, describing the assault as a blatant violation of»»»

Photo Feature by Salem Al-Methen ABU DHABI, Dec 9 (KUNA) -- The Joint Program Production Institution of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) revives, through its pavilion at the BRIDGE 2025 Summit in Abu Dhabi, the memories of its journey that began in 1976, during which it produced works that, over »»»

GAZA, Dec 9 (KUNA) -- The Israeli occupation forces on Tuesday detained 40 Palestinians during wide-ranging raids across the West Bank where two individuals were also injured following confrontations in several locations.The Palestinian News and Information Agency (WAFA) reported that the raids beg»»»

An Athens court has found two men guilty of murdering 54-year-old surveyor Panagiotis Stathis in the suburb of Neo Psychiko in July 2024. The decision was reached by a 6–1 majority at the Mixed Jury Court of Athens, with one juror abstaining. The defendants did not request any mitigating circumstan»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev took part in the official ceremony transferring the exclusive rights to the World Nomad Games trademark to the state. The Cabinet’s press service reported. «Today we are witnessing a very important milestone. Over the past decade»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday joint and full EU accession for all Western Balkan candidate countries was the best idea and that he would propose it at Wednesday's meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. "If you take in one, two or three of us»»»

Tunis, Dec 9 (TAP) – The cost of this year’s Hajj has been set at TND 20,930, the Ministry of Religious Affairs announced.TND 17,000 will be earmarked for accommodation and service fees, while TND 3,930 is the price of the flight ticket set by...»»»

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday approved the release of $1.2 billion to Pakistan, giving the cash-strapped country a fresh boost as it works to recover from one of its worst economic crises in years. The IMF in a statement said its executive board completed two reviews of Pakistan's econ»»»

The Asset Freezing Committee at the Central Bank of Iraq has amended a previous decision, officially removing names associated with Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Ansarullah movement from its list of frozen assets. Iraqi media reported on Tuesday that the Asset Freezing Committee at the country’s »»»

President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package — a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the president raised tariffs on China as part of a broader trade war. He unveiled the plan Monday afternoon at a White House roundtable»»»

CAIRO, Dec 9 (KUNA) - Egyptian Foreign Minister Bader Abdulatty stressed the need of empowering the temporary International Stabilization Force (ISF) to assume its responsibility and deliver humanitarian aid to the residents of Gaza Strip.During his meeting with former president of the European Cou»»»

A bus driver in Athens was violently assaulted early Tuesday morning after an alleged road-rage incident sparked by a missed turn signal. According to reports, the bus driver suffered serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to KAT Hospital for treatment. The attack occurred in the Zografo»»»

The proposed 2026 State Budget Bill is the result of a consensus reached between employers and trade unions, Chair of the Parliamentary Health Committee Kostadin Angelov (GERB–UDF) told journalists on Tuesday. Angelov commented on the revised draft budget of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF»»»

Dubai witnessed a spectacular celebration of Kerala’s rich cultural heritage as the Keraliyans Village of Wadakkanchery hosted the vibrant WSS Pooram festival at Dubai Crescent School. The event recreated the grandeur and spirit of a traditional Kerala Pooram, captivating residents with a unique bl»»»

Damascus, Dec. 9 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company on Tuesday signed four strategic agreements with leading Saudi oil and gas service firms to expand production, enhance technical operations, and increase output across the country.The agreements, which were finalized at the Ministry of Energy in »»»

KUWAIT, Dec 9 (KUNA) -- The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in Kuwait held an event titled "The Family is a Homeland" in conjunction with the celebration of Arab Family Day, which falls on December 7 each year.The event aims to raise awareness about the role and societal imp»»»

BRUSSELS, Dec 9 (KUNA) -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) sentenced on Tuesday former Janjaweed militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd Al-Rahman (Ali Kushayb) to 20 years in prison after convicting him on 27 charges, including war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Darfur between 2»»»

Over five years of fighting corruption, more than 300 billion soms have been returned to the state, Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS), said in an interview with Region TV channel. According to him, more than 1,000 various properties and 30,000»»»

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BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday Serbia would not nationalise the Russian majority-owned oil firm NIS but pay for the Russian stake in the company if it had to in order to keep NIS operating. Vucic said this at a panel at GLOBSEC's BELTALKS: Belgrade Economic Talks foru»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the raid carried out by Israeli occupation forces on the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in occupied East Jerusalem, describing it as a blatant violation of international human»»»

Pension insurance contributions will not increase in 2026, while pensions themselves will be updated from 1 July under the Swiss indexation formula, resulting in an expected rise of 7–8%. These measures are part of the revised 2026 State Social Security (SSS) budget, approved at first reading by th»»»

Wind turbines cover the Tehachapi Mountain Range in Tehachapi, Calif., on April 2,, 2024. On Monday, a federal judge said the Trump administration's ban on wind energy projects was "arbitrary." File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo Dec. 9 (UPI) -- A federal judge in Massachusetts overturn»»»

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen security and stability, and safeguard the well-being of society, the UAE continues to enhance the laws regulating the entry and residence of foreigners. The country has increasingly tightened penalties for violations that may pose security risks or disru»»»

CAIRO, Dec 9 (KUNA) -- The 10th Food Africa Exhibition kicked off Tuesday, with the participation of more than 1,200 companies from 45 countries, including Kuwait, represented by the Public Authority for Industry (PAI).Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development, and Minister of Indust»»»

Corruption originates not among ordinary citizens, but in government agencies. Kamchybek Tashiev, Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS), stated in an interview with a local media outlet. According to him, corruption arises during the distribution and use of budg»»»

Healthcare professionals will begin protest actions from December 10 in connection with the new 2026 State Budget Bill and the 2026 National Health Insurance Fund Budget Bill, the Bulgarian Association of Healthcare Professionals without Doctor’s Degrees (BAHP) announced on Tuesday. “We want to wor»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has issued an Amiri Decision reshaping the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums, the body responsible for overseeing the country's cultural institutions and museum sector. Under Amiri Decision No. 62 of 2025, HE Sheikha»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the storming of the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in occupied East Jerusalem by Israeli occupation forces, considering it a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and a flagra»»»

Microsoft chairman CEO Satya Nadella announced on December 9, 2025 that the company is committing $17.5 billion to India. It is the largest-ever investment in Asia — announced following an "inspiring conversation" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India's AI opportunity. Nadella is also tech gia»»»

Israel is set to reopen the Allenby Crossing with Jordan to the passage of goods and aid on Wednesday, an Israeli security official said on Tuesday. The border crossing has been closed to aid and goods since September, when a driver bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza opened fire and killed two Israe»»»

The U.S. has still not agreed to a visit by Lebanon's President and Army chief, al-Akhbar newspaper said Tuesday. The pro-Hezbollah daily said that the U.S. would rather exert more pressure on Lebanon and would not welcome President Joseph Aoun and Army chief Joseph Haykal before Lebanon meets the »»»

Dec. 8 (UPI) -- A charity event in Switzerland attempted a Guinness World Record by assembling a mural from 300,000 Lego bricks. The mural, which measures nearly 79 feet long and more than 6 feet tall, was assembled as part of the Swiss Telethon, which raised money for people living with rare genet»»»

Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Spectators at a Christmas parade in Tennessee were treated to a surprise scene when a black bear wandered into the road and walked along the parade route. Amanda Snook-Paige captured photos showing the bear walking down the route of Gatlinburg's 50th annual Fantasy of Lights Christm»»»

Despite the chaos of the holidays, experts say that with a little attention year-round health habits do not need to discarded. Photo by Tatjana Baibakova/Adobe Stock/HealthDay News The holidays can bring travel, busy schedules and family events, and for many people, that means healthy habits slip. »»»

Abu Dhabi Police and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority are responding to a fire at a building under construction on Al Reem Island on Tuesday afternoon. Authorities have evacuated the surrounding area and urged the public to follow updates only from official sources. No details on casualties or»»»

Egypt’s Industrial Development Group (IDG) has launched a major new industrial complex, e2 New October, in New October City, covering 1.6 million square metres and backed by EGP 4.8 billion in investment. The announcement marks one of the largest recent expansions in Egypt’s industrial infrastructu»»»

Commercial International Bank (CIB) has been awarded Bank of the Year 2025 – Egypt by The Banker, in recognition of the lender’s accelerating expansion in factoring services and its growing portfolio of sustainable finance products aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises. CIB’s factoring arm, t»»»

Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit strongly condemned the Israeli forces' raid on the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem. He described this attack as part of an ongoing campaign by the occupying forces to u»»»

With Christmas and New Year around the corner, Line Investments & Property SP LLC has unveiled “Shopathon 2025” - a month-long festive campaign packed with exciting rewards and a grand chance to win a 1 KG Gold Bar. The campaign will run until 28 December 2025 across 12 malls in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, »»»

BAGHDAD, Dec 9 (KUNA) -- Undersecretary of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Information Dr. Nasser Muhaisen said that Kuwait is committed to actively contributing to the development of Arab tourism policies and strengthening joint initiatives, thereby supporting sustainable development efforts and solidifyi»»»