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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Tunis, Dec 7 (TAP) — The weather on Sunday night will be occasionally overcast over north-western coastal regions, with passing clouds elsewhere, and light scattered showers along northern coastal areas.Intermittent light rain is expected over...»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Tunis, Dec 7 (TAP) – The Board of Directors of the Confederation of Citizen Enterprises of Tunisia (CONECT), meeting on December 6, expressed concern over the growing tax pressure on companies, the cost of the energy transition, and the negative...»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 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" »»»

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»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, over the death of the mother of HRH Prince Mishaal bin Badr bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.»»»

In a damning report, the The New York Times (NYT) detailed institutional corruption in the Zelenskiy administration, where the government has systematically undermined checks and balances to appoint its placemen in charge of key companies and institutions. President Volodymyr Zelensky’s government »»»

Denmark will allocate half as much funds for military aid to Ukraine next year compared to 2025. The flow of aid from one of Kiev’s key backers is projected to decline even further beyond 2026. Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen revealed the figure in a response to the parliamentary defens»»»

Tokyo: Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese fighter jets southeast of Okinawa's main island, Japan's defence ministry said on Sunday. China's navy said Tokyo's claim was "completely inconsistent with the facts" and told Japan to "immediately stop slandering and smearing". Relations »»»

Brisbane, Australia: Pumped-up Australia captain Steve Smith and England fast bowler Jofra Archer had a fiery verbal clash near the climax of the second Ashes Test on Sunday at the Gabba. The hosts won the day-night Test by an emphatic eight wickets in Brisbane to seize a 2-0 lead in the series. Sm»»»

Head of Hezbollah’s International and Arab Affairs Ammar Al-Moussawi stressed that Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was not an adventure, and the pro-Gaza front in Lebanon was not a gamble. Addressing the International Conference in Support of Gaza and Al-Quds, held in Turkey’s Istanbul, Hezbollah’s Al-Mous»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies will announce the main findings of the ninth Arab Opinion Index (AOI) at a press conference to be held at the Center in Doha on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 11am Doha time (8:00 GMT). With the release of these results, the Center marks m»»»

The sensational 2017 assault case involving a leading Malayalam actress has gripped Kerala for over eight years, exposing structural issues and power imbalances in the film industry. The attack, which took place on February 17, 2017, involved the abduction and sexual assault of the actress in a mov»»»

Dubai: Thousands of volunteers from across the UAE devoted their Sunday to supporting war-torn Gaza, gathering at Expo City Dubai’s Exhibition Centre to pack 10 million meals destined for the besieged enclave. From ministers to business leaders, students to people of determination, residents came t»»»

DONETSK (Sputnik) - Conflicts are flaring up in the ranks of the Ukrainian armed forces due to attempts by some soldiers to leave their positions, according to a radio intercept obtained by Sputnik. A Ukrainian military group of 12 people came under fire, after which they left their positions witho»»»

Colombo: Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings on Sunday with rains lashing areas already devastated by a powerful cyclone, as the death toll rose to 627. A chain of tropical storms and monsoon rains has battered Southeast and South Asia, setting off landslides, flooding vast tract»»»

Russia’s leading defence firms recorded strong revenue growth in 2024, driven by surging domestic demand for weapons to sustain the war in Ukraine, even as Western sanctions and falling arms exports weighed on international sales, Russia’s arms-makers boosted income last year despite Western sancti»»»

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan al-Khatib and Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania al-Mashat on Saturday received the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission in several separate meetings as part of the fifth and sixth reviews for the join»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabai on Sunday received the winners of the 2025 Hamdan bin Rashid Award for Distinguished Educational Performance at the GCC level: teacher Huda Awadh Al-Mutairi (Outstanding Teacher category) and student Hessa Barak Al-Kakak (Outstanding S»»»

Cotonou, Benin: Benin's government on Sunday said that it had thwarted an attempted coup, after a group of soldiers announced on state television that they had ousted President Patrice Talon. West Africa has experienced a number of coups in recent years, including in Benin's northern neighbours Nig»»»

US-based tech billionaire Elon Musk has called for the dissolution of the European Union after the bloc fined his social media platform X. On Friday, the European Commission fined X €120 million ($163 million) for “breaching its transparency obligations” under the 2022 Digital Services Act, which s»»»

Damascus, Dec. 7 (SANA) Since December 8, 2024, Damascus has emerged from years of isolation and conflict, shedding the weight of war and authoritarian rule. Liberation has transformed the city into a hub of diplomatic activity, welcoming dozens of Arab and international delegations and signaling S»»»

For more than two decades in public service, I have believed that leadership is ultimately measured by one question: Did we expand opportunity for people who had limited access to it before? Whether building essential infrastructure, advancing institutional reforms, promoting social inclusion or br»»»

Saudi Arabia is on track for the deployment of its luxury train service, named aptly Dream of the Desert, in 2026. You can now book your suite for next year and expect a luxury retreat on wheels. Here's a look at 5 things you need to know about the luxe new offering and the five itineraries you can»»»

The largest anti-fascist demonstrations Croatia has seen in years have highlighted a widening rift between the country’s political left and right, as disputes over the wartime legacy of the Ustasha regime intensify. Thousands of people marched through central Zagreb on November 30, rallying against»»»