Benghazi Chamber of Commerce participates in Cairo international event on Blue Economy
Benghazi Chamber of Commerce announced yesterday that its General Advisor, Prof. Boubacar Al-Mabrouk Boubacar, along with the Coordinator of the Fisheries and Marine Resources Division, Khaled Mohamed Al-Sakloul, participated in an international event held in Cairo, Egypt, organized by the Parliame»»»
Libyan Customs thwart two attempts to smuggle foreign currency at Tripoli’s Mitiga airport
The Libyan Customs Authority reported last Thursday (11 December) that it had successfully thwarted two attempts to smuggle foreign currency at Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport within 24 hours. In the first operation, the Investigations Unit of the Anti-Smuggling and Narcotics Department in Tripoli seized »»»
Australia updates gunfire attack death toll to 14
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- Australian authorities, updating casualty toll of the gunfire attack that happened at the Bondi Beach area of Sydney earlier on Sunday, said 14 people died and 29 others were wounded in the assault.One of the attackers was among the dead, the authorities said, adding »»»
Qatar condemns attack on beach near Sydney, Australia
DOHA: The State of Qatar has expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the attack that took place on Bondi Beach near Sydney, Australia, which resulted in deaths and injuries. In a statement on Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's firm stance against violence»»»
Qatar condemns attack on beach near Sydney, Australia
Doha, Qatar: Qatar expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the attack that took place on Bondi Beach near the Australian city of Sydney, which resulted in deaths and injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar’s firm stance of rejecting violence, terrorism, and cr»»»
Bondi Beach mass shooting: 10 killed, multiple casualties, two in custody as armed shooters target civilians
Dubai: At least 10 people were killed and six people have been taken to hospital following a shooting incident at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. According to the Guardian, the local police have confirmed that two people are in custody as investigations continue. New South Wales Police said the operation was»»»
CC-DB Wants Machine Voting Restored
At the beginning of next week, we will submit amendments to the Election Code that include restoring machine voting with sufficient control counting so that there are no speculations or explanations that someone somewhere is tampering with something, said Bozhidar Bozhanov, Deputy Floor Leader of C»»»
'Person of interest' detained over Brown University shooting, police say
A person of interest has been detained in connection with a US shooting at Brown University that left two people dead, police said. Nine others were injured when a gunman opened fire at the university in Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday. Police confirmed on Sunday a person had been detained, a»»»
Two US troops and an American civilian killed in Syria, Trump vows to 'retaliate'
Two US soldiers and an American civilian were killed in central Syria on Saturday after an alleged Islamic State group gunman opened fire on a joint US-Syrian patrol in Palmyra, US Central Command said. Three other troops were wounded before the attacker was killed by partner forces. US Presid»»»
Syrian gunman who killed three Americans was to be fired from security forces for 'extremist views'
Syria said on Sunday that the gunman who killed three Americans in the central Palmyra region was a member of its own security forces who was due to be dismissed for extremist views, a day after the deadly attack blamed by Washington on the Islamic State group. Syria's interior ministry said on Sun»»»
Tax Authority launches Unified Tax System and activation of Tax Police's role - recent high revenue collection rates commended
The Libyan Tax Authority announced last Friday (12 December) the official announcement of the launch of the Unified Tax System, along with the introduction of several digital platforms scheduled to become operational in 2026, as part of the Tax Authority’s digital transformation plan and modernizat»»»
EU condemns Bondi Beach attack, affirms solidarity with Australia
BRUSSELS, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- The European Union on Sunday strongly condemned the attack that took place at Bondi Beach in Australia, expressing shock over the resulting loss of life and affirming its solidarity with the Australian people and its support for the families of the victims.EU Commission P»»»
Kuwait Amir receives written letter from Pres. of Malawi
KUWAIT, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Sunday a written letter from the President of the Republic of Malawi, Arthur Peter Mutharika, concerning frameworks for strengthening the close bilateral relations between the two nations a»»»
Kuwait condemns attack on joint Syrian-US security patrol in Syria
KUWAIT, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday expressed the State of Kuwait's condemnation of the terrorist attack against a joint Syrian-American security patrol near the Syrian town of Tadmor (Palmyra) on Saturday.Several people were killed and wounded in the assault.The Kuwa»»»
Manju Warrier reacts to her ex-husband Dileep's acquittal in Kerala actor assault case: 'Justice for survivor incomplete'
Dubai: Minutes after survivor and actress Bhavana Menon reacted to Dileep's acquittal verdict and sentencing of six convicts to 20 years in prison, his first wife has expressed her disappointment at the outcome. "I have the utmost respect for the Honourable Court. But in this case justice for the s»»»
Traffic alert: Dubai-Sharjah delays after accident in rainy weather
Going from Dubai to Sharjah may take you a bit longer than usual, warns Dubai Police. On X (formerly Twitter), the authority notified commuters on Sun, Dec 14, that there’s been an accident on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, on the lane headed towards Sharjah. The police urged everyone going out on»»»
Trump hints at possible Republican loss in midterms
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump hinted that Republicans could lose the 2026 midterm elections, despite touting the "greatest economy in history," in an interview with the Wall Street Journal published Saturday. The Republican, who returned to the White House in January, has reg»»»
Kuwait hosts 115th Arab Energy Organization ministerial meeting
KUWAIT, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- The 115th ministerial meeting of the Arab Energy Organization (AEO) kicked off on Sunday, chaired by Minister of Oil Tareq Al-Roumi.The AEO member states convened the meeting to address organizational priorities and coordination amid rapid global energy developments.In his »»»
At least 10 dead, 2 arrested after mass shooting in Australia
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- Australian police announced on Sunday that at least 10 people were killed and 16 others injured, with two suspects arrested, following a shooting incident in the Bondi Beach area of Sydney.Authorities issued urgent warnings urging residents to remain indoors and avoid»»»
Syria joins OAPEC Council meeting in Kuwait for first time since liberation
Kuwait, Dec. 14 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Energy, Mohammed al-Bashir, participated in the Council of Ministers meetings of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) on Sunday in Kuwait, alongside energy and oil ministers from member states. The meetings focused on strengthenin»»»
Bulgaria Switches to Euro: Experts Recommend Card Payments for Smooth Start
With just 18 days to go until Bulgaria adopts the euro on January 1, consumer questions about payments are still coming in. Krasimira Raicheva, executive director of VISA Bulgaria, offered practical guidance for both shoppers and merchants during an appearance on Nova TV. Raicheva stressed that pay»»»
NATO Specialists Presence in Ukraine Triggered Russia's Military Operation - Kremlin
PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKIY, Russia, (Sputnik) - NATO specialists entering Ukraine served as a trigger for Russia's special military operation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "NATO specialists infiltrated Ukraine directly, entered its government bodies, and the first [Western] arms deliveries »»»
Gulf center launches first regional meeting for educational research
By Muneera Al-Rabeea KUWAIT, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- The Gulf Arab States Educational Research Center (GASERC) on Sunday launched "the first Gulf meeting for educational researchers" under aegies of the Kuwaiti Minister of Education Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei and Director General of the Arab Bureau of Educa»»»
Bhavana reacts to Dileep's acquittal in Kerala actress assault case: 'Not every citizen in this country is treated equally before the law
Dubai: Bhavana Menon, the survivor in the 2017 Kerala assault case, has broken her silence over actor Dileep's acquittal earlier this week by Ernakulam Sessions Court in Kerala. "After years of pain, tears, and emotional struggle, I have come to a painful realisation, 'Not every citizen in this cou»»»
PM Mitsotakis visits Athens checkpoint amid surge in police alcohol tests
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited a police alcohol checkpoint in central Athens on Saturday evening, accompanied by Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis. Mitsotakis praised officers for their work, calling it “life-saving” and observed procedures used to test drivers for alco»»»
Gunmen Kill, Injure Scores at Sydney's Bondi Beach as Hundreds Gathered for Jewish Festival
Two gunmen shot dead at least 11 people on Sunday at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, police said. One gunman was fatally shot by police and the second arrested. The suspect was in critical condition, authorities said. A massive emergency response was underway, with injured people loaded into ambulances. At l»»»
NATO Chief Lacks Insight When Making Statements on World War - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte does not understand what he is talking about when making statements about a World War, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Rutte urged European NATO allies to increase defense spending to prepare for a war with Russia, in a keynote speech on Th»»»
Chances of scattered rain to continue until Friday: Qatar Meteorology Department
Doha, Qatar: According to the latest weather updates, skies across Qatar are expected to remain cloudy until Friday morning, December 19, 2025, as a result of the extension of an upper-level trough of a low pressure system. The chances of scattered rain will continue intermittently and may turn thu»»»
Zelensky in Hot Water as He Tries to Avoid Holding Ukraine Elections - Analyst
Volodymyr Zelensky said he's ready to hold presidential elections, but only if a US-backed ceasefire is in place during the vote. In reality, Zelensky isn't interested in holding the elections and is doing his best to ensure they don't take place in the near future, political analyst Alexander Mikh»»»
Experts discuss Syria’s economic recovery one year after liberation
Damascus, Dec. 14 (SANA) Economists convened in Damascus to examine key strategies for Syria’s economic recovery one year after its liberation. The session focused on the need for comprehensive rehabilitation, the impact of lifting sanctions, and the critical role of attracting global investment to»»»
Qatar condemns targeting of United Nations headquarters in Sudanese city of Kadugli
DOHA: The State of Qatar has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted the headquarters of the United Nations mission in Kadugli, the capital of South Kordofan State in the sisterly Republic of Sudan, which resulted in the death of six Bangladeshi soldiers and i»»»
Amir attends Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani International ACE Award Ceremony
Doha,Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the Award Ceremony of the 9th Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence (ACE) Award at Katara Hall in the Fairmont and Raffles Hotels in Doha on Sunday morning. Also attending were Prime Minister and Min»»»
Democratic Party Rules Out Constitutional Challenge over Ombudsman
Albania’s opposition Democratic Party (DP) will not challenge the appointment of the Ombudsman at the Constitutional Court, party leader Sali Berisha has said. Speaking during a meeting of the DP leadership, Mr Berisha stated that the party would not pursue the issue further and acknowledged that s»»»
Rama Criticises Judiciary after Court Reinstates Deputy PM
Prime Minister Edi Rama has reacted for the first time to the Constitutional Court’s decision to lift the suspension of Deputy Prime Minister and Infrastructure Minister Belinda Balluku. Speaking on his podcast 'Flasim', he said the court’s decision to review his appeal on the merits had removed wh»»»
PM Criticises Judiciary over Pay Demands amid Minister’s Reinstatement
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has criticised the judiciary after the Constitutional Court reinstated Deputy Prime Minister and Infrastructure Minister Belinda Balluku. Speaking on his podcast Flasim, Rama condemned a parallel move by judges seeking to increase their own salaries. Rama described »»»
Amir attends His Highness's International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award ceremony
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the ninth edition of the 'HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award'ceremony at the Katara Hall in the Fairmont and Raffles Doha hotels. The ceremony was attended by Pr»»»
US Envoys in Berlin for Another Round of Ukraine Peace Talks
US envoys arrived in Berlin Sunday morning for another round of talks intended to secure a deal to end the war in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner were spotted in downtown Berlin by a photographer for German news agency dpa. Ukrai»»»
Qatar condemns targeting of UN Headquarters in Kadugli, Sudan
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack targeting the headquarters of the United Nations mission in Kadugli, the capital of South Kordofan State in the sisterly Republic of Sudan, which results in the death of six Bangladeshi peacekeepers and»»»
ERC: Mazut price reduced, all other fuels unchanged
Skopje, 12 December 2025 (MIA) - The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) adopted a decision reducing the retail prices of fuels by an average of 0.64% compared to the decision of Dec. 9, 2025. As of Friday midnight, the prices of diesel and gasoline remain unchanged, while the price of Mazut M-1 wil»»»
Gunmen Kill 9 People at Sydney's Bondi Beach as Hundreds Gathered for Jewish Festival
Two gunmen shot dead nine people on Sunday at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, police said. One gunman was fatally shot by police and the second arrested. The suspect was in critical condition, authorities said. A massive emergency response was underway, with injured people loaded into ambulances. Eleven peop»»»
Bondi Beach shooting: Shock, anger as rabbi among 10 killed at Hanukkah event in Australia
Dubai: Shock and outrage swept through Australia’s Jewish community and beyond after Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a Sydney-based Chabad emissary, was confirmed among those killed in the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, according to a spokesperson for the Chabad movement. Authorities »»»
Sheikh Mohammed congratulates winner of Great Arab Minds Award in Architecture and Design
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday congratulated the winner of the 2025 Great Arab Minds Award in the Architecture and Design category. Sharing his congratulations on social media, Sheikh Mohammed sai»»»
Delhi's air turns hazardous as thick smog engulfs city
New Delhi, India: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in India on Sunday invoked Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi and the surrounding areas, as a thick blanket of smog was seen over the region since Saturday. Strictest anti-air pollution measures have been put»»»
Syrian who killed Americans was to be fired from security forces
Syria's interior ministry said on Sunday that the gunman who killed three Americans in the central Palmyra region the previous day was a member of the security forces who was to have been fired for extremism. Two U.S. troops and a civilian interpreter died in what the Syrian government described as»»»
Saudi Arabia Prepares to Allow Foreign Property Ownership in January
Saudi Arabia is preparing to enter a new phase of economic openness in the real estate sector, with the updated law regulating property ownership by non-Saudis set to take effect in January. The law, approved by the Saudi cabinet in July, is a strategic step to regulate real estate ownership by non»»»
Israeli army 'temporarily suspends' strike on south Lebanon home
The Israeli military said it would "temporarily" suspend a strike planned for Saturday that was intended to target what it described as Hezbollah military infrastructure in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military issued a warning earlier on Saturday announcing an imminent strike and warning people i»»»
At least 10 dead including gunman at Sydney's Bondi beach shooting, police say
At least 10 people, including a gunman, were killed on Sunday after a shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. An additional 12 people were injured and another gunman was arrested, according to the national media. Two gunmen shot dead nine people on Sunday at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, and police killed »»»
Fighting in Cambodia and Thailand continues, hours after Trump truce claim
Border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand stretched into a second week on Sunday after Bangkok denied US President Donald Trump’s claim that a ceasefire had been brokered. The death toll has reached at least 25, including 14 Thai soldiers, one Thai civilian and 11 Cambodian civilians, according »»»
Mostly mild week ahead with scattered showers in Greece
Greece will see mostly mild weather this week, with occasional clouds and light rain in parts of the east and south. On Sunday, light showers are expected in the Sporades islands, Evia, eastern Central Greece, Crete and southwestern Peloponnese, while most other regions will remain mostly clear. Mo»»»
Saudi Arabia condemns attack on Syrian, US forces in Palmyra
KUWAIT, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemned on Sunday the terrorist attack that targeted Syrian and US forces during a joint counterterrorism operation near Palmyra, Syria resulting in several deaths and injuries.In a press statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed its deep»»»