Tunis, Dec. 29 (TAP) - A decree from the Minister of Finance setting a ceiling on the annual interest rate applied to microloans granted from non-budgetary resources has just been published in the Official Gazette of the Tunisian Republic (JORT) on...»»»

China has joined the chorus of countries staunchly condemning Israel's recognition of the breakaway state of Somaliland as an independent nation. "No country should encourage or support other countries' internal separatist forces for its own selfish interests," foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jia»»»

Dubai: Bahrain has announced a comprehensive package of fiscal reforms aimed at strengthening public finances, marking one of the most far-reaching adjustments under the kingdom’s ongoing financial reform programme. The measures include increases in fuel prices, electricity and water tariffs, highe»»»

Islamabad: Archaeologists in Pakistan stumbled on the remains of a well-organised ancient civilisation dating back to the sixth century BC. This groundbreaking discovery was made during their excavation operations at the Bhir Mound site near the ancient city of Taxila. According to scientists, the »»»

Damascus, Dec. 29 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa officially launched the new national currency Monday at the Conference Palace in Damascus, the ceremony was attended by Mrs. Latifa al-Droubi.President al-Sharaa and the Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdulkader Husrieh, unveiled the new ba»»»

The leader of the Democratic Party (PD), Sali Berisha, announced during a protest held by Democratic Party supporters rhis Monday that the year 2026 will begin with new protests across the country. In his speech, Berisha stated that the opposition is stronger than ever, while emphasizing that, acco»»»

Supporters of the Democratic Party (PD) held another protest this Monday, continuing their weekly gatherings in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, arrived by car at the location where the protest, known as the “Foltorja,” took place. Compared to »»»

Two pilots were killed when their helicopters collided mid-air in Hammonton, N.J., Sunday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Two helicopters crashed in the air in New Jersey on Sunday, leaving both pilots dead. The two "collided in mid-air" near the Hammonton Municipal »»»

New York: The United Nations stated that UN staff who entered El Fasher, western Sudan, last Friday for the first time since the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control last October, found the city almost deserted. Denise Brown, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, explained in a »»»

A growing divergence between Washington and “Tel Aviv” has emerged over the future of Gaza, with Zionist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly taking a dismissive stance toward the territory’s reconstruction, according to political analyst and White House correspondent Ariel Kahane of Israel»»»

Dubai: Residents of Discovery Gardens have spotted new parking zone signages being installed across the community, signalling the upcoming launch of paid parking. The new system is designed to improve shared parking management, particularly in buildings without dedicated parking spaces. Also Read: »»»

Tunis, Dec. 29 (TAP) - The stock market started the week on a positive note. The Tunindex rose by 0.1% to 13,283.4 points, on a turnover of TND 36.3 million, according to broker Tunisie Valeurs.This amount includes five block trades involving the...»»»

Damascus, Dec.29 (SANA) Governor of the Central Bank of Syria (CBS) Abdulkader Husrieh said on Monday that the banknotes redenomination will take place over 90 days, extendable if needed, adding the step helps stabilize prices as pricing during this phase will be in both the old and new currencies.»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Qassam Brigades announce the martyrdom of several of their leaders, including Abu Obaida, Mohammad Al-Sinwar, Mohammad Shabana, Raed Saa»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has highlighted the importance of vaccination against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, stressing its essential role in protecting students from serious diseases. In an awareness message shared through their official social media platforms, the Ministry i»»»

Ankara: Armenia on Monday announced a reciprocal easing of visa procedures from January 1, 2026, as part of normalising relations between the two countries, both foreign ministries said. The two nations have never established formal diplomatic ties but have in recent years been attempting to improv»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, honoured a host of international sports figures during the 2025 Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Spor»»»

The year 2025 brought no respite for Lebanese language editor and proofreader Hamida Al-Shaker. Before the year had run its course, her decades-long professional journey was abruptly cut short. Nearly 60, Al-Shaker had never used artificial intelligence tools or held a conversation with ChatGPT, as»»»

A basketball player with the Kolossos Rhodes team has been arrested on charges related to the possession of drugs, according to public broadcaster ERT. Police reportedly found the player in possession of a quantity of cannabis after monitoring a parcel containing narcotics. Officers moved in to arr»»»

“They do not consider it possible to step back and allow the situation on our border region to be stabilized. Therefore, they are making gradual attempts to torpedo the negotiation process,” military analyst Alexander Stepanov told Sputnik, commenting on the attack on Putin’s residence in Novgorod »»»

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The elimination of horse-drawn carriages has sparked mixed reactions around the world, while animal rights groups welcomed the decision as a step forward in animal protection. File Photo by David Mareuiil/EPA/Pool Dec. 29 (UPI) -- The Colombian city of Cartagena de Indias has put an end to one of i»»»

Makkah Al Mukarramah: The Muslim World League welcomed the Sudanese government's peace initiative presented by Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris to the Security Council. In a statement on Monday, the League's General Secretariat reiterated the urgence of taking immediate steps to implement a swift»»»

European military stocks have dropped after US President Donald Trump indicated that the Ukraine peace process is approaching a conclusion following his meeting with Vladimir Zelensky. Trump hosted Zelensky in Miami on Sunday for the latest round of discussions on a possible peace proposal, with th»»»

German arms supplies to Ukraine dropped dramatically this year as the government issued far fewer export licenses for arms manufacturers in 2025 compared to the previous two years, data from the country’s Economy Ministry shows. In a response to an inquiry by Left Party MP Ulrich Thoden, the minist»»»

US President Donald Trump has held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning the Ukraine conflict, the White House has said. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the conversation had taken place in a brief post on X on Monday, stating that the call was “positive.” Kre»»»

Air quality checks found no breaches of emissions limits at the Kronospan Bulgaria plant in Veliko Tarnovo, the Ministry of Health said in a report published on Monday. The report nonetheless calls for further measures, as emissions from the factory still cause discomfort among residents. Over 400 »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with Serbian Ambassador to Greece Nikola Nedeljkovic on Monday to discuss overall Serbia-Greece relations. The meeting addressed Macut's recent successful visit to Greece, as well as "preparations that will serve as an introduction to a session of the high coun»»»

The United States has pledged $2 billion (£1.5bn) to fund United Nations (UN) humanitarian programmes, but has warned the UN it must "adapt or die". The announcement was made in Geneva by the UN's emergency relief chief, Tom Fletcher, and Jeremy Lewin, President Trump's Under Secretary for Foreign »»»

Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of trying to attack President Vladimir Putin's residence in northern Russia, although it provided no evidence to back up an assertion that Kyiv dismissed as baseless and designed to undermine peace negotiations. The angry exchanges - including a statement by Russia »»»

An investigation is under way into the deaths of two siblings whose bodies were found in their home in the village of Krya Vrysi, near Kalambaka in Thessaly. According to local media reports, the deceased are a 73-year-old man and his 65-year-old sister. Authorities are examining the possibility th»»»

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Anthony Joshua attends the Glamour Women Of The Year Awards at Berkeley Square in London on June 6, 2017. The British boxer was injured Monday in a vehicle crash in Nigeria. File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Anthony Joshua, a British heavyweight boxing champion, sust»»»

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro speaks during a press conference at the Department of Justice Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 4. In a court filing Monday, prosecutors said that alleged attempted bomber Brian Cole Jr. disliked both political parties. Photo by Bonni»»»

A massive search effort is underway for a young woman who mysteriously vanished outside her Texas home on Christmas Eve, with law enforcement officials saying she could be in "imminent danger". Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, was last seen leaving her home in Bexar County, Texas the morning of 24 Decembe»»»

A throwaway remark last week by President Donald Trump has raised questions about whether US forces may have carried their first land strike against drug cartels in Venezuela. Trump said the US knocked out a "big facility" for producing trafficking boats, as he was discussing his pressure campaign »»»

BELGRADE - The 56th French Christmas convoy has arrived in Kosovo-Metohija, the Solidarity for Kosovo humanitarian organisation has announced, noting that, over the course of seven days, French volunteers would be handing out aid to households and schools in Serb enclaves in Kosovo-Metohija. Solida»»»

Chinese car brands are rapidly strengthening their position in Poland, driven mainly by lower prices and large-scale production. According to a report by the European Leasing Fund (EFL), the average price of a new Chinese car in Poland in the first three quarters of 2025 was about PLN 137,000 – aro»»»

The European Union has stepped up efforts to tackle its worsening housing affordability crisis. In response to soaring prices and housing shortages, the European Commission unveiled its first-ever EU-level housing action plan, aimed at boosting construction and improving access to affordable homes.»»»

The year 2026 will be a major test for Poland’s housing market, as leading developers scale back their recent investment surge and adopt a more selective approach to new projects. Companies such as Atal, Develia, Ronson Development, Robyg, and Nickel Development plan to focus primarily on completin»»»

Poland’s government is preparing the most far-reaching tightening of short-term rental (STR) rules in years through an amendment to the Act on Hotel Services. The draft law introduces a central register for STR properties, mandatory registration numbers in online listings, and administrative fines »»»

Six Polish companies will again invest in the Małopolska region with support from the Kraków Technology Park, spending more than PLN 80 million in total. All have previously benefited from incentives under the Polish Investment Zone. The largest reinvestor is Steinhof, which will allocate PLN 13.5 »»»

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Poland’s state development bank Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego has secured international financing to support a major defense contract with South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem. The funds will enable the Armament Agency to execute a deal worth about USD 6.5 billion for the delivery of K2 tank systems, includin»»»

The year 2026 will mark a turning point for artificial intelligence in gaming, predicts 7Levels vice-president Krzysztof Król. He believes AI is currently used poorly in games and marketing, but better tools and greater developer understanding should lead to a more positive reception among players.»»»

Abu Dhabi: The competent authorities of the United Arab Emirates have arrested Roberto Carlos Alvarez Vera, an Ecuadorian national listed on Interpol’s Red Notice, following a request from the relevant authorities in Ecuador. Also Read: UAE extradited more than 10 people in 2025Commitment to rule o»»»

Hamas's armed wing reiterated on Monday that it would not surrender its weapons, a key issue expected to feature in talks later in the day between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a video statement, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades also confirmed the death »»»

The chances of Ukrainian peace demands being accepted are clearly zero, Boris Rozhin, military analyst and expert at the Center for Military-Political Journalism, tells Sputnik. Volodymyr Zelensky met US President Donald Trump on Sunday at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida to present his peace plan, b»»»

Djibouti: Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh and his Somali counterpart, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who is visiting Djibouti, discussed on Monday diplomatic efforts to defend the unity, independence, and sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Somalia. During the meeting, the two leaders underscor»»»

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia recorded 54.13 billion ringgit (13.33 billion U.S. dollars) in approved Malaysia Digital investments in the third quarter of 2025, generating 21,815 high-value jobs across 402 digital companies. The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation said in a statement on Monday that the i»»»