Netanyahu asks for pardon: Desperation or political calculation?
Israel’s domestic political life is boiling over. Against the backdrop of war, disputes over the limits of executive power, and a deepening crisis of trust in state institutions, the country appears to be edging toward a major political transformation. This is hardly surprising. Large-scale shifts »»»
Movement for Rights and Freedoms Organizes Pro-Stability Rally on December 9
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) is organizing a rally in support of stability in the country at 6 p.m on December 9, reads a post on the Facebook page of the MRF Press Centre. The location for each town can be found on the website of the MRF regional organization. "We call on all members»»»
Tunisias 3 land border crossings in Jendouba Governorate record 24.31% rise in entries, by end November
Tunis, Dec 7 (TAP) — Tunisia’s three land border crossings in the governorate of Jendouba recorded a 24.31% rise in visitor entries through end-November 2025, compared to the same period in 2024.According to data provided by the Tabarka–Ain Draham...»»»
LIVE UPDATE: Syria vs Qatar - FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025
Qatar faces Tunisia tonight at Al Bayt Stadium in a decisive showdown, with both teams entering the match on just one point from their opening two games. It is a must-win scenario for both sides as they wait for the outcome of the simultaneous Syria vs. Palestine clash at Education City Stadium, wh»»»
Tragic accident in Hungary: Woman dies after SUV driver falls asleep at the wheel
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National Health Insurance Fund GreenLights Draft Budget for 2026
The Supervisory Board of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) approved the NHIF draft budget for 2026, NHIF Supervisory Board Chair and Deputy Health Minister Yavor Penchev announced Sunday after the Board’s meeting. Penchev explained that the new draft includes two main changes. Funding for y»»»
Warning against mushroom foraging in California after fatal poisoning
Officials in California are urging people not to forage for wild mushrooms after a rise in poisoning cases caused at least one death. The California Poison Control System has identified 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning clustered in northern California, likely resulting from death cap mushrooms, the s»»»
Salah: I've been 'thrown under the bus' by Liverpool, future unclear
LEEDA: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has claimed he has been "thrown under the bus" and has no relationship with coach Arne Slot as the star revealed next week's match against Brighton could be his last game at Anfield. The 33-year-old has established himself as one of the Reds' greatest ever players s»»»
5K run along Habib Bourguiba Avenue to raise awareness about cyber violence targeting women
Tunis, Dec 7 (TAP) — A 5-kilometre awareness-raising run took place Sunday along the Habib Bourguiba Avenue in Tunis, under the banner of combating digital abuse against women and girls. The event was organised by UN Women Tunisia as part of the...»»»
Lebanese Prime Minister says region still far from peace, stability
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon HE Dr. Nawaf Salam said the current situation in the region remains far from peace and stability, noting that previous agreements, including the ceasefire declaration reached a year ago under the auspices of France and the United States, have n»»»
Bangladeshi carpenter hits Dh250K Big Ticket on first try at F1 Abu Dhabi GP
Muhammad Mohin, a Bangladeshi carpenter working in Ajman, won Dh250,000 in Big Ticket’s Formula One driver-themed game during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. What makes his win even more remarkable is that it was his first time trying his luck with Big Ticket. Also Read: Bangladeshi»»»
Lebanese army arrests six suspects after gunmen attacked UN peacekeepers in south – Ya Libnan
Share: Arrests made after President Aoun met UNSC delegation, which will visit south to get ‘real picture’ of what is going on. The Lebanese army arrested six people after gunmen attacked international peacekeepers patrolling in the south of the country, as a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) »»»
Kuwait celebrates the International Civil Aviation Day
KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Sunday celebrated the International Civil Aviation Day, manifesting the State of Kuwait's adherence to overhauling the sector.The DGCA Acting Director General, Duaij Alotaibi, in a statement to KUNA affirmed that the l»»»
70+ medics, 14 vehicles: How Abu Dhabi F1 stayed race-ready
Abu Dhabi: National Ambulance has concluded its emergency medical coverage for the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025, held at Yas Marina Circuit from December 4 to 7. Also Read: Abu Dhabi F1 2025: National Ambulance ensures full medical coverageMedical teams were strategically stat»»»
Albania Proposes Stricter Screening of Foreign Investments in Sensitive Sectors
The Albanian government has unveiled a draft regulation introducing tighter controls on foreign direct investments in sectors deemed critical to national security. The proposal, published for Public Consultation by the Ministry of Economy and Innovation, outlines new procedures for assessing and re»»»
Africa 2050 Initiative to be launched in January 2026, strategic roadmap for Continent’s sustainable development
Tunis, Dec 7 (TAP) — The Africa 2050 initiative, designed to establish a comprehensive roadmap for sustainable development and economic transformation across the African continent by 2050, will be officially launched during the Smart Invest Summit...»»»
Qatar wraps up successful participation in Shanghai International Luxury Property Expo 2025
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has wrapped up its participation for the second consecutive year in the Shanghai International Luxury Property Expo 2025, held from Dec.5 to 7, 2025. Consul General of the State of Qatar in Shanghai, HE Rashid bin Mubarak Al Khater, inaugurated the Qatar Pavilion, wh»»»
Minister of Finance meets Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, HE Mario Lubetkin, who is on a visit to the country to participate in the Doha Forum 2025. The meeting focused on bilateral relations between the two countries in th»»»
Israel troops demolished Hezbollah tunnel, arms depot during Lebanon raids – Ya Libnan
Share: During recent raids in southern Lebanon, the Israel army claims it demolished a Hezbollah tunnel shaft and an arms depot, according to a report by Times of Israel The tunnel, located near the Lebanese town of Houla, and the arms depot, in Ayta ash-Shab, were “old infrastructures that are no »»»
Lack of control of state spending and the de facto existence of two governments in Libya negatively affects the CBL’s effectiveness: CBL Board Member
During the session on the Central Bank of Libya’s (CBL) independence at the Banking Sector Development Forum that opened in Tunis today (7 to 8 December), CBL Board Member, Reda Gergab said “The Central Bank enjoys a significant degree of independence, but the environment continues to exert pressur»»»
How Lando Norris won the F1 title
Paris: The road was rocky and rife with twists and turns but it ultimately led Lando Norris to his desired destination in Abu Dhabi on Sunday - the summit of Formula One. Norris's title heroics were as much down to his flair and fighting spirit as it was a tale of two teammates. Throughout this lon»»»
Adam Wolfe slowly healing,' W.Vs. Gov. Morrisey says - UPI.com
A memorial of flowers and American flags is seen outside the Farragut West Metro Station in Washington on Monday, where Adam Wolfe and Sarah Beckstrom were ambushed while patrolling the capital. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 6 (UPI) -- West Virginia National Guardsman Adam Wolfe is »»»
Kuwait's Sadu House opens exhibition at Muharraq Nights Festival
MANAMA, Dec 7 (KUNA) - Kuwait's Sadu House (Al Sadu Society) inaugurated its exhibition Contemporary Sadu Expressions, organized by the Pearling Path and the Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Center for Culture & Research, as part of the Muharraq Nights Festival.Chairperson of the Society Shei»»»
National Health Insurance Fund Green-Lights Draft Budget for 2026
The Supervisory Board of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) approved the NHIF draft budget for 2026, NHIF Supervisory Board Chair and Deputy Health Minister Yavor Penchev announced Sunday after the Board’s meeting. Penchev explained that the new draft includes two main changes. Funding for y»»»
US Won’t Put ‘Boots On The Ground’ In Ukraine - Trump’s Envoy Kellogg
Russia and the United States are underway aligning the "difficult provisions" that will determine the future document on Ukraine settlement, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said earlier. Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, ruled out the possibility of sending American troops to Ukraine duri»»»
African Union Condemns Attempted Coup in Benin, Expresses Support for Head of State
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The African Union on Sunday strongly condemned the attempted coup in Benin and expressed support for the country's current president, Patrice Talon. "The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Yousouf, strongly and unequivocally condemns the military coup a»»»
Minister of Economy attends 4th African Startup Conference in Algiers
Tunis, Dec 7 (TAP) – Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh is taking part in the 4th African Startup Conference hosted in Algiers on December 6-8, at the invitation of Algerian Minister of Knowledge Economy, Startups and...»»»
How to be a millionaire: Dh20m Big Ticket winner reveals winning tips at F1 Abu Dhabi GP
Fresh from helping an Indian expat hit a Big Ticket jackpot in November, Bangladeshi expat Jahangir Alom, the Dh20 million winner for March 2025, is now sharing his secret to success – don’t go solo, go in a group.Speaking to Gulf News on a Big Ticket yacht at the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, »»»
Prime Minister reaffirms Qatar's enduring support for Palestinians, humanitarian assistance
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has reaffirmed that the State of Qatar will persistently support the Palestinian people and provide humanitarian aid to them. His Excellency added that Qatar won't leave the Palestinia»»»
Netanyahu Dismisses Idea of Palestinian State, Says He Expects Phase 2 of Gaza Ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed on Sunday the idea of a Palestinian State, as he expected to move on to the second phase of Gaza ceasefire soon. In a press conference with Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz in occupied Al-Quds, Netanyahu acknowledged disagreements with the top »»»
Environment Ministry Monitoring Sea Water Quality over Stranded Tanker, No Pollution Detected
The Ministry of Environment and Water took immediate action to dispel doubts about potential pollution of the Black Sea waters after a tanker ran aground off the coast of Ahtopol, the Ministry of Environment and Water reported. The Black Sea Basin Directorate (BSBD) - Varna deployed measuring devic»»»
Department of Meteorology warns of poor horizontal visibility expected at places by night
Doha, Qatar: Weather, inshore, until 6am on Monday will be relatively cold, misty to foggy at places by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of poor horizontal visibility at places by night. Offshore, it will be hazy at times with some clouds, the report ad»»»
Netanyahu rules out creation of Palestinian state
Israel will not allow the creation of a Palestinian state, since its true purpose is the destruction of “the one and only Jewish state,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said. Netanyahu made the remarks on Sunday in Jerusalem during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Mer»»»
Nazaha receives Omani delegation visiting to examine Kuwait anti-corruption strategy
KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) on Sunday received a delegation of Oman's State Financial and Administrative Audit Authority, currently on a visit to the country to examine Kuwait's strategy to enhance integrity and combat corruption.Nazaha said in a statement that»»»
New US Security Strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says
Russia has welcomed Donald Trump's new US National Security Strategy, calling it "largely consistent" with Moscow's vision. The 33-page document, unveiled by the US administration last week, suggests Europe is facing "civilisational erasure" and does not cast Russia as a threat to the US. Combattin»»»
Japan Pleads for US Backing as It Ramps Up Militaristic Urge Against China
Japanese officials believe the US hasn’t shown enough support after PM Sanae Takaichi declared a Chinese “attack” on Taiwan would trigger Japan’s military involvement, the FT reports. Shigeo Yamada, Japan’s ambassador in Washington, asked the Trump administration to boost its public backing, accord»»»
MOI announces complete traffic closure on Al Dhakira Road
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has announced a complete traffic closure on Al Dhakira Road. The ministry shared a picture of the map and added that the road closure will be in place from Al Khor Industrial Roundabout to Al Khor City and will continue until 12 midnight today, Sunday, December»»»
Kuwait arrests 9 suspects, seizes large quantities of narcotics
KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday the arrest of nine suspects of various nationalities found in possession of assorted narcotics and psychotropic substances during a series of security operations targeting multiple locations.In a press statement, the ministry said»»»
EU-US rift deepens as European leaders warn Zelenskiy not to trust Trump - Der Spiegel
Deep divisions have emerged between the US and Europe as the first serious attempt to halt the war in Ukraine gets underway. EU leaders warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy not to trust the White House, as it could “betray” Kyiv in a mooted peace settlement, according to meeting notes obt»»»
Think-tanks say Albania’s rapid EU momentum at risk without deeper reforms
Albania is racing ahead in its bid to join the European Union, propelled by what experts from four European think-tanks describe as “unprecedented dynamism” in the country’s accession path. However, they warn that rapid progress risks masking deepening structural and democratic weaknesses. The pape»»»
Egypt raises visa fee for first time in a decade
Dubai: Egypt has raised its entry visa fee from $25 to $45 following a decision ratified by President Abdul Fattah Al Sissi. The measure, published last Tuesday in the Official Gazette, took effect immediately and is part of legislative amendments to Law No. 175 of 2025 concerning fees allocated to»»»
Only two points left to agree on in peace deal talks - Kellogg
Only two points on the most recent 27-point peace plan (27PPP) Moscow meeting on December 3 remain unresolved, special envoy to Ukraine retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg said on December 7. President Donald Trump's outgoing Ukraine envoy said a deal to end the Ukraine war was "really close" »»»
UAE's U-23 football team beats Yemen 1-3 in Gulf Cup tourney
DOHA, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- The UAE on Sunday beat Yemen 1-3 in the second round of the U-23 Gulf Cup football tournament.Separately, Iraq beat Oman 0-2, in the same group, garnering three points.Yemen had conquered over Iraq 1-2, while the UAE beat Oman 0-2 in the first round of the championship.The tou»»»
Children fall ill after eating larvae-contaminated chocolate Santas in Hungary – video
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Prime Minister meets former US Secretary of State
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received on Sunday, December 7, 2025, HE Hillary Clinton, former US Secretary of State, on the sidelines of the 23rd Doha Forum 2025. During the meeting, prospects for cooperatio»»»
Syria’s al-Shaibani meets Turkish, Egyptian, and Bosnian counterparts in Doha
Doha, Dec. 7 (SANA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met on Sunday with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, on the sidelines of the 2025 Doha Forum. On the same day, Minister al-Shaibani also met with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, during the forum»»»
Benin's Interior Minister announces failed coup attempt
ALGIERS, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Benin's Minister of Interior and Public Security Alassane Seidou announced on Sunday that a coup attempt carried out had been foiled and that state authority had been fully restored.He affirmed that the Beninese Armed Forces and their leadership remained loyal to their oath»»»