The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic calls on government agencies and local authorities to refrain from holding New Year fireworks. This decision is based on the negative impact of pyrotechnics on the air quality, especially in winter, when te»»»

A Dubai commercial court has ordered a company to pay Dh1.544 million in outstanding dues to a packaging supplier, along with a 5 per cent delay interest, legal fees and court costs. The ruling was issued after the court found that the firm had failed to settle the value of packaging materials supp»»»

Tripoli's historic 12th century "Citadel Raymond De Saint Gilles" was officially inaugurated following months of restoration efforts carried out by the Lebanese army and youth from marginalized communities, through UK funding to the NGO MARCH. Wednesday's inauguration ceremony was attended by Deput»»»

At least 34 people have died and dozens more are injured after air strikes from Myanmar's military hit a hospital in the country's west on Wednesday night, according to ground sources. The hospital is located in Mrauk-U town in Rakhine state, an area controlled by the Arakan Army - one of the stron»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al-Attiyah has affirmed that the right to freedom of opinion and expression, as well as the prevention of discrimination, have been top priorities for the Committee since its establishment, as they repre»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to HM King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco, on the victims of the collapse of two residential buildings in the city of Fez, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.»»»

Dubai: A Saudi court has ruled that a government body must cover the medical costs incurred by a private hospital after an illegal resident, admitted in a critical emergency, later died while receiving treatment. The court found that the hospital fully complied with medical regulations by providing»»»

After soaring for nearly two years, cocoa prices dropped sharply in 2025. However, chocolate, in demand ahead of the festive holiday season, has seen prices rise. AFP examines the reasons for the divergence and the current state of the cocoa market. Ivory Coast and Ghana are the world's biggest sup»»»

Rainwater flooded several displacement camps in the Gaza Strip as Palestine was affected by a deep low-pressure system expected to continue until Friday evening, bringing cold weather and a significant drop in temperatures. The Palestinian Meteorological Department reported a noticeable temperature»»»

Dubai: Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron voiced concern that London risks losing its appeal as a global business hub if tax thresholds remain frozen and economic competitiveness weakens. His comments come amid a sharp rise in the number of British professionals and wealthy households relocatin»»»

The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL) reported that a specialized dialogue session entitled “Reengineering the Energy Landscape in Libya” was held last Tuesday (9 December) on the sidelines of the Exhibition, held at the Tripoli International Fairgrounds from 8 to 11 December. REAoL repor»»»

Continue the Change Chair Assen Vassilev told reporters in Parliament on Thursday that 80% of the Bulgarian electorate, including people who have voted for There Is Such a People and the BSP - United Left, demand this government's resignation. These two political formations are currently a part of »»»

Operation of foam plastic manufacturing plant in the village of Lebedinovka has been suspended for violation of environmental regulations. The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision reported. A joint inspection with the municipal inspectorate was carried out based on vide»»»

On Dec. 11, 1972, Apollo 17 landed on the moon, the final Apollo lunar landing. 1 of 4 | On December 11, 1972, Apollo 17 landed on the moon, the final Apollo lunar landing. File Photo courtesy of NASA Dec. 11 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1816, Indiana joined the United States as its 19th st»»»

The 3rd edition of the Tristar Half Marathon will be held at Expo City Dubai on January 18, 2026. In addition to the 21km course, running enthusiasts can participate in the 10km and 5km races, while there will also be a 3km course for younger children, families and more social runners / joggers, bu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Attorney General H E Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi affirmed that integrity and transparency constitute the fundamental pillar for protecting society and achieving justice. This came in a lecture delivered by His Excellency at the College of Graduate Studies at the Police Academ»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) yesterday organised a site visit to Al Taadhod Trading and Contracting Group building in Birkat Al Awamer area. In a press release, Kahramaa said that the visit marks the group’s status as the first customer to inaugurate t»»»

Sydney, Australia: Heart-stopping footage released Thursday by Australian authorities showed the moment a skydiver was left dangling thousands of metres in the air after their parachute caught on the plane's tail. The skydiver survived the incident, which occurred south of Cairns during a stunt in »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised a national symposium on the management of public health emergencies, preparedness, and response, with the aim of strengthening cooperation and expertise among the relevant entities in the State of Qatar in the fields of readiness »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia H E Abdisalam Abdi Ali, who is currently visiting the country. The meeting reviewed bilater»»»

The large-scale protest against the government in Sofia on Tuesday evening concluded without serious unrest, though police detained more than 30 people. According to the Sofia Directorate of the Interior, several of those arrested were found carrying knives, brass knuckles, flares, and pepper spray»»»

Two Delhi-based businessmen, Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra — owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub where a devastating fire killed 25 people last week — have been detained in Thailand and are expected to be deported to India shortly, officials confirmed on Thursday. The brothers were apprehended »»»

Sensible people might prefer to flee at torpedo speed from a great white shark, but there's one job in Australia that pays you to race towards the predators. And when you reach the big fish, you have to fix a tracker to its dorsal fin while bobbing in a boat on the ocean swell, AFP reported. The jo»»»

The 3rd edition of the Tristar Half Marathon will be held at Expo City Dubai on January 18, 2026. In addition to the 21km course, running enthusiasts can participate in the 10km and 5km races, while there will also be a 3km course for younger children, families and more social runners / joggers, bu»»»

People no longer want things to continue this way, Velichie Floor Leader Ivelin Mihaylov told journalists as he entered Parliament on Thursday. He said that after Wednesday’s protest, political parties should rethink their positions. The demonstration was not only in Sofia but nationwide, which sho»»»

Paris , Dec. 10 (SANA) Syrian activist Farid Almazhan, known as “Caesar,” was awarded the Franco-German Prize for Human Rights and the Rule of Law on Wednesday, coinciding with International Human Rights Day. The award was presented at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs by French Foreign Minist»»»

Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday announced a lawsuit against Minneapolis Public School District. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 11 (UPI) -- The Justice Department is suing the Minneapolis Public School District, alleging its provision to hire more teachers of color is a c»»»

Lausanne: Senior Vice President of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday met with Ingmar De Vos, President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) and Pres»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs celebrated International Human Rights Day in partnership with the National Human Rights Committee and the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science by organizing the “Sport Is a Right for All” exhibition »»»

Minister of Labour and Chair of the Workforce Planning Committee, Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri, on yesterday presided over the Committee’s sixth regular meeting. The meeting addressed the latest developments in the country’s labour sector and reviewed the progress of initiatives and programmes aimed»»»

Doha, Qatar: The vibrant cultural and artistic atmosphere continues at Katara Cultural Village, where the fourth day of the Qatar International Arts Festival (QIAF 2025) witnessed a strong public turnout. The day coincided with the launch of the “Al-Dhad” events, celebrating the Arabic language and»»»

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released aerial footage and a detailed report revealing how a routine skydiving flight from Tully Airport in far-north Queensland narrowly avoided disaster. The incident occurred in September when the reserve parachute of a skydiver became entangled»»»

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to pioneering elephant conservationist Dr. Iain Douglas-Hamilton, who died aged 83 at his home in Nairobi on Monday. Douglas-Hamilton spent his life studying and campaigning to protect African elephants, becoming a world-leading expert on their behavior in the w»»»

Italian cooking has been awarded special cultural heritage status by the United Nations' cultural agency Unesco. National favourites including pizza are already on Unesco's list of "intangible cultural heritage", but now Italian cooking traditions and the way they are practiced and transmitted have»»»

Maria Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, appeared publicly for the first time in nearly a year Thursday, waving to supporters from her Oslo hotel balcony. Her daughter accepted the award on her behalf Wednesday, as Machado arrived in Norway only hours later»»»

South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol speaks at a work report session held in the central administrative city of Sejong on Thursday. Pool Photo by Yonhap The finance ministry will push for the creation of a sovereign wealth fund and a special fund for strategic export support next year as par»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Media Corporation - Qatar TV announced the near completion of the massive historical drama series Heroes of the Sands, one of the largest Arab drama productions, featuring over 70 Arab actors from Qatar, the Gulf countries, the Levant, and North Africa. The series is produced by »»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the activities of the inaugural session of the Arab Opera Festival, the Katara Cultural Village Foundation, in cooperation with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), held the second meeting of directors of opera houses and theatres from »»»

Cryptocurrencies tumbled on Thursday and bitcoin fell back below the $90,000 threshold in a renewed signal of market jitters as fresh concerns about artificial intelligence profits weighed on technology stocks. Risk sentiment turned sour after US cloud firm Oracle's profit and revenue outlook misse»»»

General Motors isn’t just having a good year in 2025 — it’s having a “rewrite-the-record-books” kind of year. Powered by a monster Q3 sales, GM has already sold more electric vehicles (EVs) this year than it did in all of 2024. Through just the first three quarters, the company has delivered 144,66»»»

For more than 100 years, Gargash Group has moved in lockstep with the UAE’s economic ascent, from the country’s early trading economy to today’s globally integrated, innovation-driven marketplace. Few family-owned enterprises have demonstrated the same capacity for longevity, diversification and in»»»

A series of non-working days is approaching around Christmas and New Year, and employees should be aware of how these dates are treated. According to Vanya Dzhupanova from the General Labor Inspectorate, the official holidays in December are December 24, 25 and 26, with January 1 also listed as a p»»»

Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Transport reported last Tuesday (9 December) that an official virtual meeting was held on the same day between the Minister of Transport and Chairman of the Libyan-Turkish Joint Committee, Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, and the Turkish Minister of Trade, to follow up on bila»»»

South Korea's Supreme Court, located in southern Seoul, on Thursday upheld a ruling ordering Nippon Steel Corp. to pay compensation to the family of a late South Korean forced into wartime labor. Photo by Yonhap The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling ordering Nippon Steel Corp. t»»»

Bulgaria’s housing market is experiencing robust growth, driven by strong demand and limited high-quality supply, particularly in Sofia, according to the latest SORENDA Real Estate analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2025, property prices rose by more than 15 percent compared to the same period last»»»

Farm Sense AD, a long-standing agribusiness company based in the Dobrudja region, has initiated bankruptcy proceedings in the Sofia City Court. The request was filed on November 20, 2025, marking a difficult moment for a firm with more than three decades in the grain sector. Over the years the comp»»»