South Korea's presidential office confirmed Thursday that six of its citizens have been captive in North Korea for years, after President Lee Jae Myung appeared unaware of their plight during a briefing with foreign media. Asked Wednesday about South Koreans detained in the North, Lee replied: "It'»»»

The Romanian businessman Lucian Despoiu, expert in online campaigns, has become the majority shareholder of the French right-wing news and opinion website Atlantico, its founder Jean-Sebastien Ferjou told AFPThe Kondiment company, multinational online services agency, founded by Despoiu ‘ has becom»»»

The last edition Fidelis from 2025, to take place between 5 and 12 December comes with non-taxable interest rates up to 7.55% for the emissions in lei and up to 6.20% for those in euro, announced the ministry of finances.Natural persons, resident and non-resident aged over 18 may subscribe in Fidel»»»

The Ministry of National Defence (MApN) announced on Wednesday that the contract for the acquisition of a HISAR-class light corvette from the Government of Turkey, worth over 220 million euros excluding VAT, has been signed.According to a press release from MApN, the signing ceremony of the intergo»»»

Israel's army said Thursday the remains of the second-to-last Gaza hostage -- a Thai national -- to be handed over had been identified. It comes as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile, with both sides accusing each other of violating the terms. While Hamas released th»»»

LNG prices in Europe have dropped to their lowest levels in 18 months, thanks to surging supply and subdued demand across the continent. As IntelliNews Lambda reports, our tool that marries AI analysis of our proprietary two decades of reporting with sophisticated mathematical modelling to produce »»»

Despite a ceasefire agreement that took effect on October 10th, the Israeli occupation military conducted a series of targeted raids across the Gaza Strip early Thursday. This localized escalation, according to local sources, appears to be an attempt to alter realities on the ground ahead of a pote»»»

Dubai: A Dubai-based Filipina influencer and entrepreneur has been crowned Mrs. Philippines UAE 2025, securing her role as the official representative of the Filipino community in the upcoming Mrs. Earth International 2025 global pageant. Jenny Casa Dy, widely known as @mommyjennyindubai on social »»»

After being debriefed on the Moscow meeting between US special envoys and Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump told reporters that the Russian leader wants to do a deal, but the next steps to reach an agreement were “unclear.” US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff»»»

LNG prices in Europe have dropped to their lowest levels in 18 months, thanks to surging supply and subdued demand across the continent. As IntelliNews Lambda reports, our tool that marries AI analysis of our proprietary two decades of reporting with sophisticated mathematical modelling to produce »»»

Raipur: Opener Aiden Markram hit a sparkling century to help South Africa chase down 359 for a series-levelling win over India in the second one-day international yesterday. Virat Kohli’s second successive century went in vain after South Africa achieved the target with four balls and four wickets »»»

The former head of Syros’ Catholic Diocese testified on Tuesday before an investigator, facing charges of embezzling over 3 million euros from the diocese’s bank account and money laundering. The case emerged in October 2024 when the anti-money laundering authority discovered the diocese had transf»»»

Seoul: South Korea's presidential office confirmed Thursday that six of its citizens have been captive in North Korea for years, after President Lee Jae Myung appeared unaware of their plight during a briefing with foreign media. Asked Wednesday about South Koreans detained in the North, Lee replie»»»

Singapore: Oil prices fell for a second consecutive session on yesterday amid growing concerns over a potential supply surplus, driven by rising crude and fuel inventories. Brent crude futures were down 13 cents, or 0.21%, at $62.32 a barrel, after falling 1.1% in the previous session. US West Texa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha’s selection to host the first-ever WSJ Tech Live event in the Middle East reflects the long-standing partnership and reinforces the company’s presence in one of the world’s most ambitious technological ecosystems, said Anand Joawn, General Manager for the Middle East at Dow Jones,»»»

The movement through the Kulata - Promahon crossing remains blocked, as Greek authorities have halted truck traffic at Promahon. According to the Bulgarian side, this temporary restriction is linked to ongoing demonstrations by agricultural producers in northern Greece. Drivers heading toward the a»»»

Israel's army said Thursday the remains of the second-to-last Gaza hostage — a Thai national — to be handed over had been identified. It comes as a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile, with both sides accusing each other of violating the terms. Also In This Package Gaza h»»»

Dubai: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has taken a decisive step toward transforming regional air travel with the launch of the GCC Civil Aviation Authority. Headquartered in the UAE, this new body is a milestone in the bloc's efforts to deepen economic integration, promising real, tangible bene»»»

Saudi Arabia’s 2026 budget forum, held a day after the Cabinet approved the new fiscal plan under the chairmanship of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, served as a high-level platform to explain the budget’s objectives and strategic direction. Officials said the budget aims to ba»»»

Doha, Qatar: Smart City Expo Doha closed on November 26 after two days of intense discussions on how technology can transform cities in the Middle East into sustainable and livable environments. The leading event on the urban future in the MENA region is now preparing for its fifth edition, schedul»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s commercial banks’ domestic credit witnessed a surge of 5.1 percent on yearly basis to QR1.36 trillion in October this year, according to the official data released by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), yesterday. The total domestic credit reflects the amount of financial resources t»»»

Dubai: Aldar and Mubadala Capital have formed a new joint venture, Aldar Capital, to connect global institutional investors with high‑quality real estate and infrastructure opportunities across the GCC. Headquartered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the platform will serve as a gateway for in»»»

When was the last time you paused to ask yourself if you are truly happy and if you carry that happiness within? Have you reflected deeply on what happiness really means, knowing that it is far more complex than we often imagine? If I were asked what makes me happy, it would be a mix of things: the»»»

Tehran, Iran: Iran said yesterday it would now send representatives to the World Cup finals draw in Washington in a complete reversal of an earlier decision to boycott the event over visa issues. “Amir Ghalenoei, head coach of Iran’s national team, will participate in the World Cup draw ceremony as»»»

South Korea's presidential office confirmed Thursday that six of its citizens have been captive in North Korea for years, after President Lee Jae Myung appeared unaware of their plight during a briefing with foreign media. Asked Wednesday about South Koreans detained in the North, Lee replied: "It'»»»

South Lebanon is bracing for a new political stage after President Joseph Aoun appointed former ambassador to the United States, attorney Simon Karam, to head Lebanon’s delegation to the committee overseeing the implementation of the cessation of hostilities, known as the Mechanism. Karam joined th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Estoori produced a commanding display to retain the Bu Samrah Cup, the feature race of the day, a Local Thoroughbred Handicap (45–65) for 3YO+ over 1700m with 14 runners at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. The six-year-old bay, carrying the colours of Meshaal bin Ali Al-Attiyah, trained»»»

The trial of 24 Greek and foreign former aid workers accused of migrant smuggling and other serious criminal offenses is slated to start on the eastern Aegean island of Lesvos on Thursday, in a case that is being closely watched by human rights defenders around the world. The accused were volunteer»»»

Astronomers in India say their discovery of a massive galaxy from when the Universe was only 1.5 billion years old challenges our understanding of how galaxies were formed in the early period after the Big Bang. Simply put, if the Universe is 13.8 billion years old, it means we're seeing a galaxy f»»»

Doha, Qatar: Palestine coach Ihab Abu Jazar said his men are ready for a tough test against Tunisia today when the two teams face off in a crucial Group A tie at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025. The match kicks off at 5:30pm at the Lusail Stadium. Speaking at a pre-match press conference yesterday, Ab»»»

Eire Gulf has announced the expansion of its construction expertise into the luxury residential sector, bringing commercial-grade precision and project control to some of the region’s most exclusive communities. Known for delivering high-profile commercial and hospitality projects, the company is a»»»

Dubai: Emirates has introduced the Emirates Asia Pass, a new regional travel solution designed to simplify multi‑city itineraries across Southeast Asia. Aimed at leisure and business travellers alike, the pass allows seamless travel across seven countries under a single booking. Sign up for our dai»»»

Doha, Qatar: Yazan Al Naimat fired the winner as Jordan defeated 10-man United Arab Emirates 2-1 win in their opening FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group C clash at Al Bayt Stadium yesterday. Ali Olwan converted a spot kick in 20th minute to take Jordan into lead with Bruno leveling for the UAE early in the s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Defending champions Algeria – reduced to 10 men in the opening half – held off a relentless second-half surge from a determined Sudan outfit to begin their FIFA Arab Cup title defence with a hard-earned point yesterday. Algeria opened their Group D campaign at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium»»»

Dubai: Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil remains absconding as police widen their search amid mounting allegations, including fresh accusations from within his own party. The ongoing controversy deepened today after a senior Congresswoman leader publicly stated that she had warned party leadership ye»»»

Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force load magazines into their rifles before preparing to shoot on marksmanship tables three and four of their predeployment training Oct. 20, 2011, at Camp Pendleton, Calif. File photo courtesy of U.S. Marines Dec. 4 (UPI) -- A U.S. Marine has died from injurie»»»

Manila: Ten crew members of the cargo ship Eternity C, sunk by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in July, have been released and transported from Sanaa, Yemen’s capital, to Oman, according to rebel media reports on Wednesday. The Houthi-run channel Al-Masirah reported that the crew’s release occurred through O»»»

Lebanon on Wednesday made its most significant shift in the way it negotiates with Israel by assigning a civilian to lead indirect talks for the first time since 1983. The move is aimed at easing United States pressure and heading off Israeli threats of a wider war. But Israeli Prime Minister Benja»»»

Doha, Qatar: Iraq kicked off their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Group D campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Bahrain at the Stadium 974 yesterday. Iraq took control early when a Bahrain goalkeeper Ebrahim Lutfalla's mishap resulted in an own goal, before extending their lead with Mohanad Ali’s clin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Coach Julen Lopetegui has urged hosts Qatar to put their shock defeat to Palestine behind them and concentrate on today’s crucial FIFA Arab Cup clash against Syria. The two-time Asian champions need full points at Khalifa International Stadium to revive their hopes of advancing to the »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a regulation outlining the procedure for inspecting compliance with legislation on combating the financing of criminal activities and money laundering. The resolution was signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. The document also includes th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) announced that it has successfully achieved two prestigious international certifications—ISO 27001:2022 for Information Security Management and ISO 38500 for Corporate IT Governance. These accomplishments reflect UDST’s ongoing c»»»

Doha, Qatar: With Doha Forum opening on December 6, new speakers, partners, and programme sessions have been announced for the 23rd edition of the global gathering, taking place December 6-7 under the theme “Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress.” Held under the patronage of Amir H H Sheik»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with the Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI), concluded yesterday the roundtable discussions held over from December 1 to 2, 2025. With the participation of a select group of representatives from the relevant government entities, civil »»»

Jeddah: There’s something strangely comforting about landing at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah. Before you even reach baggage claim, the festival makes itself known — a literal red carpet with the black Red Sea International Film Festival logo emblazoned across it at the immigrat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) launched a national digital platform developed to empower people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and service providers to access information and services tailored to them more reliably and clearly. The launch was atten»»»

South Korean authorities are developing a mobile app for stalking victims to track in real-time the location of their stalkers, if they're nearby. The app, announced by South Korea's justice ministry on Wednesday, is part of an approved amendment to the country's electronic monitoring law. Stalkers»»»

Doha, Qatar: A new partnership designed to produce evidence-based insights that help to guide the future development of Qatar’s workforce has been formed between Qatar Foundation and the International Labour Organisation. Data and findings from Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Alumni Impact Study – a large-»»»

Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector business activity expanded at its fastest rate in 10 months in November, driven by robust demand and increased hiring, although new order growth slowed from the previous month, a survey showed on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia Purcha»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Forum: Youth Edition 2025 opened yesterday at Multaqa building in Education City Student Center, jointly organized by QatarDebate Center and the Doha Forum. The event, held from December 3–4, is being organised in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Youth and»»»