As city after city fell to a lightning opposition offensive in Syria last December, Iranian forces and diplomats supporting Bashar al-Assad saw the writing on the wall, abandoning the longtime ruler days before his ousting, sources told AFP. During Syria's civil war, which erupted in 2011 following»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the second phase of a US plan to end the war in Gaza was close, but cautioned several key issues still needed to be resolved, including whether a multinational security force would be deployed. Netanyahu, speaking to reporters alongside »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) has issued warnings of moderate to heavy rainfall that may cause flash floods across several governorates in the Makkah region, including Jeddah, Al Kamil, Adham, Rabigh, Khulais, and Bahrah, from Monday through Wednesday. A detailed weath»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, and Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, witnessed on Sunday the signing of a cooperation protocol aimed at transforming petroleum-sector waste into value-added resources. The signing took place at the Electr»»»

Industrial Development Group (IDG) has announced the launch of its newest industrial park, e2 New October, in New October City. With investments totalling EGP 4.8bn and spanning 1.6 million sqm, the project represents a significant step forward in the development of integrated industrial communitie»»»

Hamas is ready to discuss “freezing or storing” its arsenal of weapons as part of its ceasefire with Israel, a senior official said Sunday, offering a possible formula to resolve one of the thorniest issues in the US-brokered agreement. Bassem Naim, a member of Hamas’ decision-making political bure»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel and Hamas are "very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire," after Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza. Netanyahu spoke during a news conference with visiting German Chancellor Friedric»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he would not retire from politics if he receives a pardon from the country’s president in his years-long corruption trial. Asked by a reporter if planned on retiring from political life if he receives a pardon, Netanyahu replied: “no.” N»»»

DUBAI, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) has won four awards from the International Business Magazine for its leading role in the energy sector, adherence to safety criteria and safeguarding the environment.The KOC Deputy CEO for Planning and Innovation, Mohammad Abduljeli, expressed pride i»»»

Tunis, Dec 7 (TAP) — A joint committee was established at the initiative of the Speaker of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) and the President of the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) to consider the contested articles of...»»»

Sharjah: A newborn in Sharjah has stunned doctors after being found with a fully formed molar just six days after birth. Baby Mahra Abdulrahman was born on December 3, 2025, at Khalifa Hospital in Umm Al Quwain. Her family discovered the tooth during a routine check at home, prompting a consultatio»»»

CAIRO, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- The Arab League on Sunday condemned in strong terms "the ugly crimes" perpetrated against civilians in the city of Kologi in the Sudanese State of Kordofan and called for punishing the culprits.The Arab organization, in a statement, said the drone attacks, two days ago, left »»»

DOHA, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- The visiting Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Sunday drew a bleak picture of the Middle East status at present saying the "current situation in the region has remained far away from peace and stability." Salam, speaking at the 2025 Doha Forum, said previous agreements in»»»

In a Facebook Post on Sunday, Co-chair of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria Nikolay Denkov wrote that the Bulgarian News Agency's LIK magazine was Bulgarians' only window to world literature, art, and culture when it first appeared 60 years ago. "Today, it reminds us of the value of in-dept»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once again rejected the idea of ​​establishing the State of Palestine alongside Israel, saying that peace between Israel and the Arab world, including the Palestinians, could be achieved without a Palestinian state. "On the question of two states, now we ha»»»

Qatar faces 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, where the »»»

A federal judge has blocked prosecutors from using a trove of emails and data to bring a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey because they may have improperly obtained and viewed. File Photo by Dennis Van Tine/UPI | License Photo Dec. 7 (UPI) -- A federal judge has potentially blo»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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...»»»

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»»»

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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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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...»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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, 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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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...»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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...»»»

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, »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»