Qatar places great importance on developing urban environment: Al Nuaimi
DOHA: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Qatar launched the 6th Arab Ministerial Forum on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development 2025, on Sunday. Minister of Social Development and Family HE Buthaina bint »»»
US Police: Person of Interest Detained in Deadly Brown University Shooting
A person of interest was in custody Sunday after a shooting during final exams at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others, though key questions remained unanswered more than 12 hours after the attack. The attack on Saturday afternoon set off hours of chaos across the Ivy L»»»
‘Dad’s okay’: Kat de Castro updates on Kabayan Noli de Castro's condition
Dubai: Veteran Filipino broadcaster and former Vice President Noli de Castro is in 'OK' condition following a recent surgery, his family confirmed on Sunday. The news was shared by his daughter, former ABS-CBN journalist Kat de Castro, who first took to social media to ask for prayers for her fathe»»»
Doha to host The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 on Tuesday
DOHA: FIFA has announced that Doha will host The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 on Tuesday. The prestigious event will be held on the eve of the final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025, which will see Paris Saint-Germain of France face Brazil's Flamengo at the Ahmad Bin Ali World Cup Stad»»»
Egypt Reveals Restored Colossal Statues of Pharaoh in Luxor
Egypt on Sunday revealed the revamp of two colossal statues of a prominent pharaoh in the southern city of Luxor, the latest in the government’s archaeological events that aim at drawing more tourists to the country. The giant alabaster statues, known as the Colossi of Memnon, were reassembled in a»»»
Trump pressuring Zelensky to cede land to Russia – Bild
US President Donald Trump is pressuring Vladimir Zelensky to cede territory to Russia in an effort to end the conflict between Kiev and Moscow, Bild has claimed, citing anonymous sources. On Saturday, the German outlet reported that the White House is “exerting intense pressure on [the Ukrainian le»»»
At least ten killed in shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach - UPI.com
Police officers work near the scene following a shooting incident at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday. NSW Police confirmed at least ten deaths, including one alleged shooter, following the incident. Photo by Mick Tsikas/EPA Dec. 14 (UPI) -- At least ten people were killed after two gun»»»
Qatar, UN flags raised in Doha as anti-corruption conference opens
DOHA: Aflag-raising ceremony has been held at the Sheraton Doha Hotel for the flag of the State of Qatar and the flag of the United Nations, signalling the start of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption. Doha is hosting the conference from December»»»
Overnight highs between 5°C and 16°C, Sunday
Tunis, Dec 14 (TAP) - The weather Sunday night will be partly cloudy across most regions.The wind will blow south over the north and centre, and east in the south, moderate to strong, locally strong along coastal regions in the south, where isolated...»»»
Saudi Stock Market index closes lower
Riyadh: The main Saudi stock market index closed Sunday down 127.15 points at 10,588.83 points, with trading valued at SAR 2.5 billion. The volume of shares traded reached 141 million, with 28 companies seeing their share prices rise, while 232 companies saw their share prices decline. Meanwhile, t»»»
Iraq's Election Result Ratified by Supreme Federal Court as Premiership Remains up for Grabs
The result of last month’s parliamentary elections in Iraq was ratified by the Supreme Federal Court on Sunday, confirming that the party of caretaker prime minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani won the largest number of seats — but not enough to assure him a second term. The court confirmed that the vo»»»
Zelenskyy Offers to Drop NATO Bid for Security Guarantees but Rejects US Push to Cede Territory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday voiced readiness to drop his country’s bid to join NATO in exchange for Western security guarantees, but rejected the US push for ceding territory to Russia as he held talks with US envoys on ending the war. Zelenskyy sat down with US President Dona»»»
Hamas Confirms the Death of a Top Commander in Gaza after Israeli Strike
Hamas on Sunday confirmed the death of a top commander in Gaza, a day after Israel said it had killed Raed Saad in a strike outside Gaza City. The Hamas statement described Saad as the commander of its military manufacturing unit. Israel had described him as an architect of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack»»»
Australia Hails 'Ahmed' the 'Hero' Who Stopped Gunman in His Tracks
Australians hailed on Sunday a "hero" whose daring struggle with a gunman may have saved many lives during the country's worst mass shooting in years. Following the shooting on Sydney's Bondi Beach, footage emerged on social media of a man grabbing one of the gunmen as he fired on civilians. The ma»»»
EU downplays Russian lawsuit against Euroclear
EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Russian central bank against Euroclear, the Brussels-based depository which holds most of Russia’s frozen sovereign assets, calling it “speculative.” Kiev’s Western backers froze around $300 billion in Russian central b»»»
Bulgaria Wakes Up to Frosty Start Before Sunny Monday
On Sunday night, much of Bulgaria will experience calm weather, with fog or low clouds forming in many plains and valleys, while other areas will remain largely clear. Temperatures overnight will drop to between minus 3° and 2°, reaching as low as minus 4° in some valleys. Sofia is expected to see »»»
Over Half of Germans Feel Unable to Speak Freely – Poll
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than half of Germans believe they cannot freely express their opinion, a poll conducted by Swiss company Tenor and published by a German newspaper on Sunday revealed. Fifty-seven percent of Germans feel it is currently better to "be careful" when voicing their views, the sur»»»
Israel Army Says Struck Hezbollah Members in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military said it targeted three members of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group in strikes on southern Lebanon on Sunday. The Lebanese health ministry said on Sunday that two people had been killed in separate Israeli strikes in the south of the country, which came despite a ceasefire betwee»»»
UAE condemns terrorist attack on US-Syria patrol in Palmyra
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a joint US and Syrian patrol near the city of Palmyra in central Syria, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of US soldiers, as well as injuries among members of the Syrian security forces. In a statement, the Minist»»»
Kuwait receives letter from Malawi president on bilateral relations
Kuwait City: Amir of Kuwait HH Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah received a letter from President of Malawi, Peter Mutharika, on ways to foster bilateral cooperation. The letter was handed over to Kuwait's Foreign Minister Abdullah Al Yahya during his meeting today with Malawi's Finance Mini»»»
US sets out condition for Ukraine security guarantees – Axios
The administration of US President Donald Trump is willing to offer Kiev NATO-style and Congress-approved security guarantees if it agrees on territorial concessions to Russia, Axios reported on Saturday, citing sources. Ukraine has rejected any concessions and has called instead for a ceasefire – »»»
Grand Mosque introduces child safety bracelets for Umrah and Hajj visitors
Dubai: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has introduced a new child safety initiative at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, issuing identification bracelets for children upon arrival. The bracelets include guardians’ contact details»»»
Generation Amazing Foundation honored with ‘Excellence in Sports Award’ in Egypt
Doha: Under the patronage of Egypt’s Ministries of Youth and Sports and Environment, the second edition of the Regional Sustainable Development Forum (RSD) recently concluded in Cairo. Organized by Aspire Community Transformation, affiliated with Aspire Consulting International, and hosted at Helio»»»
Bozhinovska - Đedović Handanović: Macedonia - Serbia gas interconnector to be completed by end of 2027
Belgrade, 12 December 2025 (MIA) – The gas interconnector linking Serbia and North Macedonia is slated for completion by the end of 2027, with gas delivery in early 2028, announced energy and mining ministers of both countries, Dubravka Đedović Handanović and Sanja Bozhinovska, following their meet»»»
Explore Hatta: Your guide to winter 2025 festivals and events
If your idea of winter fun involves fresh air, good food and a calendar that’s actually worth clearing, Hatta Winter 2025 is calling. And to make sure no one misses a moment, Brand Dubai has just launched an interactive guide, so you can make the most out of the season. Created by Brand Dubai, the »»»
Viral video: Hero tackles Bondi beach shooter in life-saving takedown
A harrowing video showed a shocking footage of how a man saved multiple lives on Bondi Beach, as it captured raw chaos in a sun-drenched parking lot fringed by palm trees on Sunday (December 14, 2025) in Australia. Also Read: UAE condemns terrorist shooting at gathering in Sydney, AustraliaThe vide»»»
“Made in Saudi 2025” to kick off Monday with Syria as guest of honor
Riyadh, Dec. 14 (SANA) The third edition of “Made in Saudi 2025” will kick off on Monday in Riyadh, marking the Kingdom’s flagship industrial event and aligning with Vision 2030’s objectives to diversify the economy and strengthen local industries. This year, the exhibition takes on a regional dime»»»
Bulgaria Condemns Deadly Attack on Jewish Community During Hanukkah Event in Sydney
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strong condemnation following the deadly attack on members of the Jewish community in Sydney during Hanukkah celebrations. Further reading: Shooting at Sydney Hanukkah Event Leaves at Least 10 Dead Outgoing Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev describe»»»
Using frozen Russian assets is a declaration of war, PM says
In an interview with Mandiner’s Hotel Lentulai podcast, Prime Minister Orbán delivered a stark warning: "The use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine would be an act of economic warfare." In a year marked by global turbulence, the prime minister called this potential move by Western powers "»»»
Van Dijk wants 'leader' Salah to stay at Liverpool
London: Virgil van Dijk wants Mohamed Salah to stay at Liverpool despite the Egyptian star's incendiary rant about the club, but the Reds captain admits he does not know what will happen over the next few weeks. Salah came off the bench against Brighton on Saturday for his first appearance since cl»»»
Sixteen face charges in Crete subsidy fraud case
Sixteen suspects arrested on the island of Crete over an alleged scheme to illegally obtain agricultural subsidies through the state payment agency OPEKEPE are expected to be given time to testify before an investigating magistrate. The suspects appeared early Sunday before the European Public Pros»»»
Waiting for your parcels to be delivered? DPD struggles to keep up with holiday orders in Budapest
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ECOWAS Summit commences in Abuja, regional happenings atop agenda
ALGIERS, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- A summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government kicked off in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, on Sunday.The conferees focus on rapid political and security developments in the region, primarily the recent toppling »»»
Slovakia ‘won’t support anything’ that prolongs Ukraine conflict – Fico
Slovakia will vote against anything that would allow frozen Russian assets to be used to arm Ukraine, Prime Minister Robert Fico has said. He warned that further military aid would lead to the “senseless daily killing of hundreds of thousands of Russians and Ukrainians.” Kiev’s Western backers froz»»»
Safety alert Abu Dhabi: Civil Defence urges caution during rainfall
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has urged the public to follow key safety precautions during periods of rainfall, stressing the importance of avoiding behaviours that could endanger lives or property. In a statement, the authority highlighted six critical actions that residents sho»»»
Qatar among five largest donors to UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for 2025
New York: The State of Qatar expressed its pride in being among the five largest donor countries contributing to humanitarian aid to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) for 2025, with a total exceeding USD 1.528 billion, reflecting the utmost priority Qatar»»»
UAE Friday prayer: New 12.45pm timing to enhance community and family life
Dubai: The General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments and Zakat stressed that the decision to bring forward the Friday sermon and prayer time to 12.45pm, effective from Friday, January 2, 2026, was made based on social considerations, following nearly four years of study. Dr Omar Habtoor »»»
Weather forecast: Chance of rain, stronger winds across parts of UAE
Abu Dhabi: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecast partially cloudy to occasionally cloudy weather tomorrow, with a chance of rainfall over some coastal and northern areas. Winds are expected to be light to moderate, becoming active at times. In a statement today, NCM said winds will be s»»»
Bondi Beach mass shooting: 10 killed, multiple casualties, two in custody as armed shooters target civilians
Dubai: At least 10 people were killed and six people have been taken to hospital following a shooting incident at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. According to the Guardian, the local police have confirmed that two people are in custody as investigations continue. New South Wales Police said the operation was»»»
CC-DB Wants Machine Voting Restored
At the beginning of next week, we will submit amendments to the Election Code that include restoring machine voting with sufficient control counting so that there are no speculations or explanations that someone somewhere is tampering with something, said Bozhidar Bozhanov, Deputy Floor Leader of C»»»
'Person of interest' detained over Brown University shooting, police say
A person of interest has been detained in connection with a US shooting at Brown University that left two people dead, police said. Nine others were injured when a gunman opened fire at the university in Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday. Police confirmed on Sunday a person had been detained, a»»»
EU condemns Bondi Beach attack, affirms solidarity with Australia
BRUSSELS, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- The European Union on Sunday strongly condemned the attack that took place at Bondi Beach in Australia, expressing shock over the resulting loss of life and affirming its solidarity with the Australian people and its support for the families of the victims.EU Commission P»»»
Manju Warrier reacts to her ex-husband Dileep's acquittal in Kerala actor assault case: 'Justice for survivor incomplete'
Dubai: Minutes after survivor and actress Bhavana Menon reacted to Dileep's acquittal verdict and sentencing of six convicts to 20 years in prison, his first wife has expressed her disappointment at the outcome. "I have the utmost respect for the Honourable Court. But in this case justice for the s»»»
Traffic alert: Dubai-Sharjah delays after accident in rainy weather
Going from Dubai to Sharjah may take you a bit longer than usual, warns Dubai Police. On X (formerly Twitter), the authority notified commuters on Sun, Dec 14, that there’s been an accident on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, on the lane headed towards Sharjah. The police urged everyone going out on»»»
Trump hints at possible Republican loss in midterms
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump hinted that Republicans could lose the 2026 midterm elections, despite touting the "greatest economy in history," in an interview with the Wall Street Journal published Saturday. The Republican, who returned to the White House in January, has reg»»»
Bulgaria Switches to Euro: Experts Recommend Card Payments for Smooth Start
With just 18 days to go until Bulgaria adopts the euro on January 1, consumer questions about payments are still coming in. Krasimira Raicheva, executive director of VISA Bulgaria, offered practical guidance for both shoppers and merchants during an appearance on Nova TV. Raicheva stressed that pay»»»
Bhavana reacts to Dileep's acquittal in Kerala actress assault case: 'Not every citizen in this country is treated equally before the law
Dubai: Bhavana Menon, the survivor in the 2017 Kerala assault case, has broken her silence over actor Dileep's acquittal earlier this week by Ernakulam Sessions Court in Kerala. "After years of pain, tears, and emotional struggle, I have come to a painful realisation, 'Not every citizen in this cou»»»
PM Mitsotakis visits Athens checkpoint amid surge in police alcohol tests
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited a police alcohol checkpoint in central Athens on Saturday evening, accompanied by Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis. Mitsotakis praised officers for their work, calling it “life-saving” and observed procedures used to test drivers for alco»»»
NATO Chief Lacks Insight When Making Statements on World War - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte does not understand what he is talking about when making statements about a World War, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Rutte urged European NATO allies to increase defense spending to prepare for a war with Russia, in a keynote speech on Th»»»
Chances of scattered rain to continue until Friday: Qatar Meteorology Department
Doha, Qatar: According to the latest weather updates, skies across Qatar are expected to remain cloudy until Friday morning, December 19, 2025, as a result of the extension of an upper-level trough of a low pressure system. The chances of scattered rain will continue intermittently and may turn thu»»»