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»»»

A woman and her dogs bundle up in New York City during 2018's hard winter conditions. Experts say some pets need coats and winter wear more than others, and dogs that benefit the most include small breeds, puppies and senior dogs. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Winter ushers in a »»»

NEW YORK, Dec 9 (KUNA) -- The United Nations and its partners launched a USD 33 billion global humanitarian appeal to assist 135 million people across 50 countries in 2026.The announcement came in a report issued late Monday by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), titl»»»

A suspect is in custody after a shooting at a Kentucky State University (KSU) in the city of Frankfort, officials say. "At this time, we are aware of some injuries," Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said. "We will share more information as available." It is not yet clear how many people were injured,»»»

MRF-New Beginning leader Delyan Peevski said on Tuesday evening: "Today we gave a lesson in democracy and love for Bulgaria." He was quoted by the party's press office as saying: "Today we said NO to hatred! YES to democracy!". In his words, "this was a wonderful day for Bulgarian democracy - a day»»»

Australian youth younger than 16 are losing access to their social media accounts amid a national law that takes effect on Wednesday. File Photo by LoboStudioHamburg/Pixabay Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Australian youth under age 16 are losing access to their social media accounts amid a national law that takes»»»

WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong ahead of the 35th Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN), US Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said in a statement Monday.Pigott added Secretary Rub»»»

NEW YORK, Dec 9 (KUNA) -- Kuwait reaffirmed on Monday its commitment to fulfilling its legal and moral obligations to protect the marine environment and preserve its resources for future generations, in accordance with the principles of international law.Kuwait's Second Secretary Abdulrahman Al-Ajm»»»

WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosted Australia Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles Monday, marking the 40 years of joint consultations known as AUSMIN consultation»»»

3264960 KUWAIT -- Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Al-Mashari emphasized the necessity of adopting modern digital technologies to keep pace with development requirements and enhance performance, thereby developing the housing sector in Kuw»»»

WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and counterpart UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper held a meeting late Monday, discussing the peace plan for Ukraine and the latest developments in the Middle East.A statement by the Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the State Department,»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 9 (KUNA) -- 1971 -- Mullah Marshad Mohammad Al-Sulaiman, who established a school named after him, passed away at the age of 64. Al-Sulaiman's career in education spanned around 30 years. His school was closed in 1956. 2000 -- The Arab Gulf Program for United Nations Development Organiz»»»

He will face U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik in primary. Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is running for governor of New York. Photo screenshot from campaign video posted on X. Dec. 9 (UPI) -- A Republican county executive from Nassau County announced his bid for governor of New York Tues»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announces the launch of the Social Responsibility Project for Private Schools and Kindergartens, which provides an educational contribution to the community totaling 2,939 educational seats offered by private schools and kindergartens. This proje»»»

DOHA: Defending champions Algeria punished 10-man Iraq 2-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup in style, topping Group D at Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday. Already-qualified Iraq paid the price for a fifth-minute red card to Hussein Ali as Algeria dominated the match with Moh»»»

MOSCOW, Dec.9 (SANA) Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin congratulated the Syrian people on the first anniversary of Liberation Day, saying Moscow stands ready to help Damascus overcome the challenges ahead, according to remarks broadcast by RT on Tuesday. Vershinin described the occas»»»

MRF-New Beginning held rallies across Bulgaria on Tuesday evening, under the motto "No to Hatred!" in defence of Bulgaria's democracy, security and stability. In a statement on Monday, the party said the rallies were directed against "the political tension instigated by the opposition, the provocat»»»

Tunis, Dec. 9 (TAP) - The Ministry of Justice has called on the Tunisian League for the Defense of Human Rights (LTDH) to respect the obligations outlined in the memorandum of understanding signed on July 10, 2015, which allows the League’s...»»»

Doha: HE Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani visited the National Command Center (NCC) on Tuesday, accompanied by HE Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the friendly United States of America,»»»

A press conference by María Corina Machado - the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who is currently in-hiding - was cancelled on Tuesday, with the Nobel Institute saying they are "in the dark" about her whereabouts. Machado is Venezuela's opposition leader and has been in hiding since the country's dispu»»»

The chancellor's Budget could reduce inflation by 0.5% next year, a Bank of England deputy governor has said. Clare Lombardelli told the Commons' Treasury committee that measures announced by Rachel Reeves in November will slow the rate at which prices are increasing from April 2026. Speaking to MP»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will bring the special military operation to its logical conclusion, achieving its goals, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. "We will certainly bring this matter to its logical conclusion, achieving the goals of the special military operation," Putin said at»»»

Job openings rose slightly in October, despite predictions. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Job openings inched up slightly in October, despite fears of shrinkage. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its government shutdown-delayed October Job Openings and Labor Tur»»»

Tunis, Dec. 9 (TAP) - The weather at the end of Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, is expected to be favourable for the formation of local fog in the north and the eastern central and southern regions, according to the National Institute of...»»»

The eighth UAE humanitarian aid aircraft arrived today at Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, carrying 1,080 food parcels as part of the UAE’s ongoing airbridge. Also Read: UAE launches urgent response to Sri Lanka’s floods, landslidesThis brings the total UAE assistance delivered since the start of»»»

Moscow: The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the crash of a military transport aircraft in the Ivanovo region, located northeast of the capital, Moscow. In a release on Tuesday, the ministry stated that a military transport plane, an An-22, crashed in an isolated area of Ivanovo while on a tes»»»

US President Donald Trump has denounced Western Europe as a “decaying” group of nations led by “weak” leaders, accusing its governments of mishandling migration and failing to help end the Ukraine conflict. In an interview with Politico published on Tuesday, Trump described Western Europe’s politic»»»

Tunis, Dec. 9 (TAP) - The Minister of Justice, Leila Jaffel, chaired a working session on Tuesday at the ministry’s headquarters to review the progress of several digital transformation projects.These initiatives are part of the sectoral justice...»»»

Fujitsu has created Frontria, a new international consortium designed to help businesses confront the rising risks of generative AI. Bringing together more than 50 global organizations, the initiative targets AI-driven disinformation, regulatory compliance challenges—including those posed by the EU»»»

Poland has received formal approval from the European Commission for state aid to build its first nuclear power plant, clearing a major financing hurdle. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said construction could start in December, with the full PLN 60 billion budget secured. The first PLN 4.6 billion in T»»»

Eurocash has unveiled a sweeping 2026–2027 strategy that triggers the largest restructuring in its history. The plan centers on transforming the Group into a fully integrated franchise organization under its “Network of People from Here” program, with a sharp pullback from operating its own Delikat»»»

1 of 3 | Executive Director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's Exploited Children's Division Lauren Coffren speaks during a Senate Judiciary hearing on protecting children against online predators at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License P»»»

Former presidents of Ecuador Lenin Moreno (L) and Paraguay Federico Franco attend the Latin American Forum of Ideas (FLI) in Asuncion, Paraguay, in November 2024. Moreno will stand trial on bribery charges linked to the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric complex, File Photo by Juan Pablo Oino/EPA Dec»»»

Sharjah: Authorities in Sharjah have issued a public warning about the growing risks of AI-driven deepfake scams. Sophisticated forgeries can now be created with minimal effort, putting residents at risk of fraud and online deception. AI makes digital deception easier than everIn an awareness video»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Culture has announced the launch of Darb Al Saai activities on Wednesday in celebration of Qatar National Day (QND). The event features a comprehensive cultural and heritage experience reflecting authentic Qatari identity and the values ​​of loyalty and belonging. The activiti»»»

Despite a formal ceasefire that Palestinian resistance factions have fully upheld, the Israeli enemy has continued its assault on Gaza, committing hundreds of violations that have left more than 1,300 Palestinians dead or wounded since the agreement took effect. The Gaza Government Media Office rep»»»

Damascus, Dec.9 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations hosted a ceremony on Wednesday to mark the First Liberation Day, drawing diplomats from UN member states and senior officials from the international body. Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, sa»»»

A Cretan pulmonology professor has reported that 20 oncology patient appointments had to be cancelled at Iraklio University General Hospital due to the occupation of Iraklio Airport by protesting farmers. Professor Nikos Tzanakis, of the University of Crete Medical School, linked the disruption dir»»»

Billionaire Andrej Babis has been appointed as the Czech Republic's new prime minister, with his full cabinet expected to take office within days. His appointment followed a key demand from President Petr Pavel - a public pledge by Babis to relinquish control over his vast food-processing, agricult»»»

A factory owner and his former partner have been sentenced to a combined eight years in prison after being found guilty of participating in a criminal gang that kept undocumented migrants locked inside a factory and demanded ransom from their relatives for their release. The two were taken directly»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US special envoy Steven Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner gave Volodymyr Zelensky “days” to come up with a response to a US-proposed peace plan to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing officials in the kno»»»

Midwest, Northeast to face 'bitterly cold winds' this week. 1 of 6 | A pedestrian bundles up for cold weather in Central Park in 2024. This week, a storm will travel from North Dakota Tuesday afternoon to the Lower Peninsula of Michigan by Wednesday morning and then exit by way of the St. Lawrence »»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a travel ban for its citizens to Mali due to current developments in the West African nation. The Ministry has also urged Emirati nationals currently in Mali to leave the country and return to the UAE as soon as possible. Also Read: UAE trave»»»

Pope Leo XIV meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Tuesday. Photo by Vatican Media/EPA Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Castel Gandolfo on Tuesday, offering prayers for the safe return of Ukrainian prisoners of war »»»

Doha, Qatar: Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani Al Thani, Deputy Chairman of the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA), hosted a luncheon in honor of H.E. Atheer Dawood Al-Ghurairi, Minister of Trade of the Republic of Iraq, who is visiting the country along with his accompanying delegation. The guests wer»»»

Doha, Qatar: The seventh edition of the Qatar International Art Festival (QIAF) is currently underway at Building 12 in Katara Cultural Village, offering a diverse program ranging from interactive workshops and live performances to international art exhibitions, cultural evenings, an art conference»»»

Damascus, Dec.9 (SANA) President Ahmad Sharaa received a message from Lebanese President, General Joseph Aoun, while passing through Syrian airspace en route to Oman, coinciding with the Syrians’ celebrations on the first anniversary of liberation from the deposed regime. The message read: “Your Ex»»»

Commenting on Tuesday's rallies held by MRF-New Beginning across the country, President Rumen Radev told journalists that Bulgarians are outraged by the arrogance and high-handedness of oligarchs, as well as by the provocations they are orchestrating to discredit the protest of free citizens. The l»»»

Tunis, Dec. 9 (TAP) - Members of the Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) and the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) will hold a joint closing session focusing on the 2026 Finance Law starting at 11:00 AM on Wednesday in Bardo,...»»»

Tunis, Dec 9 (TAP)-The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) signed a €10 million senior unsecured loan to Amen Bank, one of Tunisia’s leading private banks.This loan agreement is the first signed under...»»»