Superb Simon guides Athletic to PSG draw
Bilbao: Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon put in a superb performance to help Athletic Bilbao to a 0-0 draw with Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Simon, 28, made a string of saves in the Basque Country to keep the hosts' hopes of a play-off spot alive. The Parisians were frustra»»»
Fresh Anti-Government Rallies Held across Bulgaria
Anti-government protests were held across Bulgaria on Wednesday evening. In central Sofia, the organizers from the opposition Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition hoped to recreate the massive rally of December 1. Taking place under the slogan “Resignation! Peevski and Boriss»»»
More than 20 Tunisian companies take part in EnerGaïa 2025 in Montpellier
Tunis, Dec. 10 (TAP) - The Sfax Chamber of Commerce and Industry is taking part in the EnerGaïa 2025, the renewable energy fair in Montpellier with a delegation of more than 20 Tunisian companies.This participation offers an opportunity to...»»»
Taoiseach deems drones 'not a threat' to Zelensky aircraft
Drones which were seen near Dublin Airport on the night the Ukrainian president arrived were "not a threat" to the leader's aeroplane, as landed some time prior to the incident, the Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) has said. However Micheál Martin told the Dáil (Irish Parliament) that the incident »»»
Sofia Police Handling Situation with 50-60 Aggressive People near MRF - New Beginning Party Headquarters
The police are controlling a situation involving about 50-60 individuals who are acting aggressively near Vrabcha Street in the capital, said Chief Commissioner Lyubomir Nikolov, Director of the Sofia Directorate of Interior. He told a news briefing that this was not part of the anti-government pro»»»
Sofia Police Handling 50-60 Aggressive People near MRF - New Beginning Party Headquarters
The police are controlling a situation involving about 50-60 individuals who are acting aggressively near Vrabcha Street, said Chief Commissioner Lyubomir Nikolov, Director of the Sofia Directorate of Interior. He told a news briefing that their profile is that of hooligans. That street is where th»»»
Morocco meet spirited Syria in first of FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 quarter-finals
Tribune News Network Doha Hopes are high that an Asian team will lift the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 after six of the continent’s representatives advanced to the quarter-finals. The United Arab Emirates were the final Asian side to confirm their last eight spot, joining Palestine, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Jord»»»
QCB foreign reserves rise 2.65% in November
QNA Doha The international reserves and foreign currency liquidity at the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) increased by 2.65 percent year-on-year in November, reaching QR 261.502 billion, compared to QR 254.743 billion during the same period last year. Data released by the Qatar Central Bank showed that th»»»
LABOUR MINISTER CHAIRS MEETING OF WORKFORCE PLANNING COMMITTEE
Minister of Labour and Chair of the Workforce Planning Committee HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri presided over the Committee’s sixth regular meeting on Wednesday. The meeting addressed the latest developments in the country’s labour sector and reviewed the progress of initiatives and programmes aime»»»
Cabinet welcomes results of Qatari-Saudi council meet
QNA Doha The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, on Wednesday welcomed the results of the 8th meeting of the Qatari-Saudi Coordination Council, held on Monday in Riyadh. The meeting was co-chaired by His Highness»»»
Finland Embassy marks 108th Independence Day, underscores growing Qatar–Finland ties
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to Qatar, HE Juha Mustonen, hosted a reception at The St. Regis Hotel on The Pearl-Qatar to celebrate the 108th Independence Day of Finland. In his address, Ambassador Mustonen extended sincere gratitude to the State and people of Qatar»»»
Uruguay, Qatar deepen cultural ties with inauguration of ‘King Time’ Sculpture at Katara Cultural Village
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha On a serene December evening in Doha, the Katara Cultural Village once again became a bridge between continents, celebrating art, history, and enduring friendship. The focal point was the inauguration of the striking sculpture ‘King Time’, a gift from the Oriental Republic of U»»»
Web Summit Qatar 2026 to attract over 130 partners from across globe
QNA Doha The Permanent Web Summit Qatar Organising Committee has announced the latest global tech leaders joining the list of partners for Web Summit Qatar 2026, including Snapchat, Amazon, Vodafone and Dell, bringing the total number to more than 130. This was announced during its regular meeting »»»
Tenth Qatar-UK Festival 2025 kicks off in Doha
QNA Doha The tenth Qatar-UK Festival 2025 kicked off on Wednesday at the National Museum of Qatar (NMQ), with its programme, which started from December 2, set to run until 12, 2025, across multiple venues nationwide. The festival was attended by Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa b»»»
Interior minister, Spanish counterpart sign Joint Action Plan agreement
QNA Doha Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with Minister of Interior of Spain Fernando Grande-Marlaska Gomez and his accompanying delegation. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation in security field»»»
AL HAMMADI MEETS AMBASSADOR OF HAITI
Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi on Wednesday met with Ambassador of Haiti to Qatar HE Jean-Marie Francois Junior Guillaume, on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. Dr. Al Hammadi thanked the ambassador for his efforts in suppo»»»
AL MISNAD PROMISES SOMALI FM SUPPORT
Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia Abdisalam Abdi Ali in Doha on Wednesday. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance th»»»
Integrity, transparency cornerstones of protecting society and achieving justice: Attorney-General
QNA Doha Attorney-General HE Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi has affirmed that integrity and transparency constitute the fundamental pillars for protecting society and achieving justice. The attorney-general made the statement during a lecture delivered at the College of Graduate Studies at t»»»
Right to freedom of expression top priority for NHRC: Al Attiyah
QNA Doha Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah met on Wednesday with US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labour (DRL) Jacob McGee. Al Attiyah stressed, during the meeting, that the right to freedo»»»
QC, Msheireb Museums open ‘241’ expo remembering Gaza’s children
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity, in collaboration with Msheireb Museums, inaugurated the “241” exhibition at the Courtyard of Company House in Msheireb Downtown Doha. The exhibition commemorates 241 children from Gaza—sponsored by the generous people of Qatar through Qatar Charity’s “Rofaqa»»»
Qatar pledges $1 million to support UN’s 2026 Central Emergency Response Fund
QNA New York Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani has announced the pledge of $1 million to support the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) for 2026. Sheikha Alya made the announcement during her participation in the High-level Pledging »»»
Sessions characterised by depth, objectivity, addressed key regional, international issues
This edition was distinguished by holding high-level dialogue sessions, in which an elite group of decision-makers, thought leaders, opinion leaders, and experts participated. The sessions were characterised by depth and objectivity, and addressed the key regional and international issues and how t»»»
Sheikh Thani honours winnersof Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation, Int’l Understanding
QNA Doha On behalf of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani presented the awards to the winners of the 11th Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding. T»»»
QF’s BilAraby awarded gold for ‘Best Use of Arabic Language’
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby initiative, in partnership with BLJ Worldwide, a leading strategic communications and public relations firm, secured the Gold Award for ‘Best Use of the Arabic Language in a Media Campaign’ at the MEPRA Awards 2025, recently held in Dubai. The M»»»
Qatar Rail carries over 2.5mn passengers on board Doha Metro and Lusail Tram during FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 group stage
Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has announced that the total number of passengers who used the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram networks, during the group stage of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, from December 1 to 9, reached more than 2.5 million passengers, with 2,419,433 pa»»»
PM discusses ties with Jordanian deputy PM, IRC president
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan Dr. Ayman Al Safadi in Doha on Wednesday. Talks during the meeting dealt with bilateral relations a»»»
Shuffle expands in Krakow
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Warsaw draws data centers
A new Baker McKenzie report, Data Centers Unlocked, identifies Warsaw as a rising European destination for large-scale data-center investment. The firm forecasts the global market to reach $600–700 billion by 2030, propelled by AI adoption and cloud growth. Warsaw is ranked alongside Milan, Madrid,»»»
EU inspects Temu operations
EU competition officials have carried out a surprise inspection at Temu’s European headquarters in Dublin, Bloomberg reports, citing unofficial sources. The raid, conducted last week, is linked to concerns that the Chinese e-commerce platform may have benefited from prohibited state support from Be»»»
ECB seen holding rates
Most economists expect the European Central Bank to keep interest rates unchanged through the end of 2026, according to a Reuters survey. Analysts cite subdued inflation and steady economic performance as the main reasons for policy stability. Eurozone consumer prices rose 2.2% in November—just abo»»»
Fake Rolex, Cartier goods in $18M bust in Kentucky by U.S. border agency - UPI.com
On Wednesday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said officers in Kentucky confiscated millions of dollars with in fake luxury items. CBP officers in Louisville intercepted three separate shipments of counterfeit jewelry via Hong Kong and Taiwan last week and Monday. Photo courtesy of U.S. Customs »»»
‘Largest tanker ever seized’ held by U.S. off the coast of Venezuela - UPI.com
U.S. Navy forces are patrolling the Caribbean now as part of the U.S. effort against Venezuela's leader Nicolas Maduro. File Photo by PO2 Triniti Lersch/U.S. Navy | License Photo Dec. 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. military seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela amid ongoing tensions between Pr»»»
Dangerous travel conditions ahead as snow squalls threaten this week - UPI.com
Cars move slowly out of downtown St. Louis in 2013. This week, travelers across wide parts of the nation could experience visibility problems as snow squalls threaten to affect parts of the Midwest, Appalachians and the Atlantic coast. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Snow squalls »»»
UNIFIL Condemns IOF Gunfire on Peacekeepers in Lebanese Territory, Citing Violation of Resolution 1701
UNIFIL issued on Wednesday a statement, indicating that the UN peacekeepers in vehicles patrolling the Blue Line were fired upon by IOF soldiers in a Merkava tank near Sarda one day earlier. “Yesterday, peacekeepers in vehicles patrolling the Blue Line were fired upon by IDF soldiers in a Merkava t»»»
President on Wednesday's Anti-government Protests: "People Got ahead of Parliament and Voted No Confidence in Cabinet"
In a Facebook post on Wednesday night, President Rumen Radev commented on the large-scale protests demanding the Government's resignation across the country. "The people got ahead of Parliament and voted no confidence in the Cabinet tonight [Wednesday]. An unprecedented number of Bulgarians of all »»»
Watch: 83,427 cookies baked for world record attempt in Pittsburgh - UPI.com
Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Members of a Pittsburgh-area Facebook page organized a world record attempt that involved the baking of 83,427 total cookies for a massive exchange. The attempt to hold the world's largest cookie exchange, organized by The Wedding Cookie Table Community Facebook page, brought toget»»»
Pedestrian hit, killed by snow plow at Minneapolis airport - UPI.com
Dec. 10 (UPI) -- A pedestrian was struck and killed by a snow plow in a parking lot at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Tuesday evening. The victim, who hasn't yet been identified, was 47 years old. The parking lot was near Terminal 2, said Jeff Lea, a spokesperson for the Metropolita»»»
Mamdani ally to challenge Democrat Rep. Dan Goldman for House seat - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Zohran Mamdani (L), embraces Brad Lander on August 5 in New York City and endorsed Lander's primary challenge against incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., for New York's 10th Congressional District seat in Congress. File Photo by Derek French/UPI | License Photo Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Rep. Dan Go»»»
Homeland Security signs deal to buy 6 planes for deporations - UPI.com
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem took a tour of CECOT in Tecoluca, El Salvador, in March. This week, the Department of Homeland Security signed a contract to buy six planes with which to deport people. File Photo by Tia Dufour/U.S. Department of Homeland Security | License Phot»»»
De Arrascaeta's brace fires Flamengo to FIFA Derby of the Americas triumph
Doha: Giorgian De Arrascaeta struck twice as CR Flamengo claimed the FIFA Derby of the Americas title with a 2-1 victory over Mexico's Cruz Azul at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Wednesday. The Brazilian Copa Libertadores champions will now face Egypt’s Pyramids FC in the FIFA Challenger Cup on Saturday,»»»
Muslim group to sue Florida governor
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said on Tuesday it would sue Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after the Republican labeled the group a “foreign terrorist organization.” CAIR called the move unconstitutional and defamatory. DeSantis signed an executive order on Tuesday designating CAIR»»»
Tunisia receives third tugboat of six to boost commercial port services
Tunis, Dec. 10 (TAP) - The third tugboat, “Oudhna,” of a total of six advanced tugboats, arrived at Sousse port on Wednesday morning.The new vessel is intended to enhance port services and improve operational performance to meet modern demands in...»»»
Fresh Anti-Government Rallies Held in Sofia and Other Cities
An anti-government protest was held in central Sofia Wednesday evening with the organizers hoping to recreate the massive rally of December 1. Taking place under the slogan “Resignation! Peevski and Borissov Out of Power”, it was centred in Independence Square which is also known as the Power Trian»»»
Mansoor bin Mohammed inaugurates the Asian Youth Paralympic Games – Dubai 2025
Dubai opens its doors to the Asian Youth Paralympic Games, hosting the most extensive edition to date with a record 1,500 athletes, a multitude of international delegations, and a pronounced shift towards technological innovation in sport for people of determination. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin»»»
Race across the world has shown us we can get through anything together
Four famous duos have travelled nearly 6,000 km, hitchhiking through mountain towns, foraging in dense jungles, and battling challenges they never imagined, as contestants in Celebrity Race Across the World. What began on the sun-soaked easternmost tip of Mexico is about to come to a close on Thurs»»»
Fed Reserve cuts interest rates despite growing divisions
The US Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates for the third time this year despite growing divisions, as policymakers aim to prop up the slowing labour market. The central bank said on Wednesday it was lowering the target for its key lending rate by 0.25 percentage points, putting it in a range»»»
U.S. Postal Service says it's ready for 2025's busiest week - UPI.com
The U.S. Postal Service headquarters pictured August 2020 in Washington, D.C. On Wednesday, USPS officials said they're ready for the massive influx of deliveries for the 2025 holiday season, but warned U.S. citizens to avoid scammy texts with links. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo »»»
UAE Central Bank cuts key interest rate for third and final time in 2025
Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced late Wednesday it has decided to lower the base rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) by 25 basis points to 3.65% from 3.90%. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.This decision was taken following the US»»»
US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate for third and final time in 2025
Dubai: The US Federal Reserve delivered its third straight and final 25-basis-point rate cut of 2025, a highly anticipated move that offers clues about its outlook for 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Policymakers voted 10–3 to lower the Fed’s key lending rate to »»»
Powerball jackpot at $930M ahead of Wednesday night's draw - UPI.com
Wednesday night's Powerball drawing features a $930 million jackpot, which is the seventh-highest in Powerball history. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Wednesday night's Powerball drawing features the seventh-largest prize in its history at $930 million, with a cas»»»