BBC 13m

Kennedy Center seeks $1m from musician who cancelled after Trump name added to venue

The head of the Kennedy Center in Washington DC has demanded $1m (£740,000) in damages from a musician who cancelled a concert after President Donald Trump's name was added to the venue. Chuck Redd called off his Christmas Eve performance, which he has hosted annually since 2006, citing a vote by t»»»

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BNE 14m

BREAKING – Taiwan, southwestern Japan hit by M7.0 earthquake

Taiwan and the southwestern islands of Japan have been hit by an earthquake initially reported as measuring magnitude 7.0 by Taiwanese authorities. Japanese government agencies meanwhile reported the tremor as a M6.7 quake»»»

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BNE 14m

BREAKING – Taiwan, southwestern Japan hit by M7.0 earthquake

Taiwan and the southwestern islands of Japan have been hit by an earthquake initially reported as measuring magnitude 7.0 by Taiwanese authorities. Japanese government agencies meanwhile reported the tremor as a M6.7 quake»»»

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BNE 14m

Euroclear unblocks over $600mn in EDB funds

The international clearing house Euroclear has released more than $600mn in frozen assets belonging to the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), on the condition that the funds be used exclusively for projects in Kazakhstan, Kommersant reported on December 25. »»»

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Gulf News 17m

New Year’s Eve 2026: Watch Dubai’s fireworks from the water

Dubai residents and visitors can welcome 2026 from the water as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launches special New Year’s Eve marine transport services offering front-row views of the city’s fireworks. The sea-based experience allows passengers to avoid crowded viewing spots while enjoyin»»»

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BNE 20m

Gold surpasses $4,500 per ounce for first time as geopolitical tensions rise

Gold prices on the spot market exceeded $4,500 per ounce for the first time on December 24, setting a new record as investors sought safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions, Interfax reported on December 24. Sp»»»

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BNE 20m

Russia’s CBR outlines phased cryptocurrency regulation with limits for retail investors

The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has published a formal concept for regulating cryptocurrency within the domestic market, proposing differentiated access for retail and professional investors while reaffirming its stance that digital assets are high-risk financial instruments. »»»

intellinews.com
Sana 30m

The UK condemns the terrorist attack in Homs, renews its support for Syrians

London , Dec. 27(SANA)The United Kingdom strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a mosque in Homs city on Friday, reaffirming its commitment to stand by the Syrian people in building a stable future. “The UK strongly condemns the terrorist attack targeting worshippers at the Imam Ali »»»

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Kathimerini 31m

Self-styled meteorologists spread alarmist forecasts

The proliferation of websites and social media profiles that claim to predict the weather and even natural disasters has raised concerns among the scientific community about the spread of misinformation to the public. The existence of such profiles on Facebook and TikTok would not be of concern if »»»

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UPI 36m

Thailand, Cambodia agree to 72-hour cease-fire amid border war - UPI.com

Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Seiha, left, and Thai Defense Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit exchange cease-fire agreement documents after three days of negotiations to end a weeks-long battle along the two countries border. Photo by Defense Ministry of Thailand/EPA Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Weeks into a vic»»»

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Gulf News 53m

UAE schools to reopen on January 5, 2026

Dubai: Students and teaching staff across the UAE will return to schools on January 5, 2026, under the Ministry of Education’s approved academic calendar for the 2025–2026 school year. According to the calendar, first-term results will be released between January 7 and 9, marking the official start»»»

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Al Awsat 55m

Iran’s President Says His Country Is in a Full-Scale War with the West

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday his country is in a full-scale war with the US, Israel and Europe ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’s meeting Monday with US President Donald Trump. Pezeshkian said in an interview published on the website of the country’s Supreme »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Scattered rain expected offshore as cold conditions prevail tonight

Doha: The Department of Meteorology has forecast relatively cold to cold conditions in some areas of the country by night, with partly cloudy skies and a chance of scattered rain offshore, according to its daily weather report valid until 6am on Sunday. Inshore areas are expected to see some clouds»»»

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Albanian Daily News 1h

Salianji Holds Meeting with Democrats in Shkodër Amid Party Tensions

Former Democratic Party MP Ervin Salianji continued today his series of meetings with party members, holding a gathering in Shkodër at 18:00. The hall was filled with supporters, following previous stops in Elbasan, Durrës, and Gjirokastër. Earlier in the day, Sali Berisha and the Democratic Party »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Lebanese Army Inspections Debunk Israeli Claims in Southern Villages - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army Inspections Debunk Israeli Claims in Southern Villages 27-12-2025 19:28 PM The Lebanese Army has inspected several homes in t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Defence Ministers of Bulgaria and Albania Discuss Contributions to Strengthening NATO Capabilities

Outgoing Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov and his Albanian counterpart Pirro Vengu discussed the two countries’ contribution to the implementation of NATO measures to strengthen defence capabilities, the Defence Ministry’s press centre announced. The two ministers met on Saturday during Vengu’s wo»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Katara holds event addressing role of culture, art in aiding freedom

Doha: The Cultural Village Foundation - Katara organized a feast of reason on the role of culture and art in supporting freedom and achieving justice, in cooperation with the Al Jazeera Centre for Studies, and with the participation of a select group of intellectuals, researchers, and media profess»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Ivory Coast president seeks parliament majority in election

Abidjan: Scuffles broke out Saturday as Ivory Coast held parliamentary elections, two months after 83-year-old Alassane Ouattara won a presidential ballot that extended his 14-year rule. More than eight million people are registered to vote for members of the national assembly, where lawmakers from»»»

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Novinite 2h

Bulgaria Faces Strong Winds and Cold Snap as Weather Warnings Issued

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a combined orange and yellow wind warning covering nearly all of Bulgaria, signaling strong and potentially hazardous winds. An orange alert has been declared for the districts of Vidin, Vratsa, Montana, Pleven, Sofia region, Lovech, Ga»»»

novinite.com
Sputnik 2h

Almost 40% of Germans Say Merz Cabinet May Collapse Before Term Ends - Poll

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - In Germany, 37% of residents believe Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government is unlikely to serve its full term, set to end in early 2029, according to a YouGov poll for Welt am Sonntag published on Saturday. According to the poll, 37% of respondents see it as "very unlikely" that»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Hezbollah Condemns Homs Mosque Attack, Calls for Justice and Harsh Punishment of Perpetrators

Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance in Lebanon strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting worshippers at the Imam Ali Mosque in the Syrian city of Homs, which claimed the lives of several people and wounded dozens. In a statement issued on Saturday, the group denounced the assault as a “heinous c»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Weather alert: UAE braces for rain and dusty winds on Sunday

Dubai: The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology has forecast partly cloudy to occasionally overcast conditions across the country on Sunday, with a chance of convective cloud formation and rainfall in some coastal, northern, and eastern areas. Winds are expected to be light to moderate, occasionall»»»

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RT 2h

UK teacher ‘likened to terrorist’ for showing students Trump videos – Telegraph

A teacher at a school in Britain says he was “likened to a terrorist” for showing his students several videos of US President Donald Trump, The Telegraph has reported. According to the paper, the man was forced to resign from Henley College in Oxfordshire, after he was accused of radicalizing stude»»»

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RT 2h

EU should never bow to Trump’s demands – European Commission vice-president

The EU should listen to US President Donald Trump but never yield to his demands, Teresa Ribera, the European Commission’s vice-president, stated in an interview with the Financial Times published on Friday. Brussels should listen to but not blindly accept demands from Washington to ditch laws on ‘»»»

rt.com
The Peninsula 2h

Spanish man and 3 children missing after Indonesia tourist boat sinks

Jakarta: A Spanish man and three of his children are missing after a tourist boat sank in rough seas in Indonesia, rescuers told AFP on Saturday. The vessel was carrying 11 people when it sank in the Padar Island Strait near the popular tourist destination of Labuan Bajo on Friday night, state news»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

6.6-magnitude earthquake hits off Taiwan: USGS

Taipei: A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's northeastern coast on Saturday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, the second major tremor to hit the island within days. Taiwan's weather agency, which put the magnitude at 7.0, said the quake hit at 23:05 pm (1505 GMT) at a depth of 73 kil»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

China Welcomes Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire, Plans Talks

China on Saturday welcomed a joint ceasefire statement signed by Cambodia and Thailand and said its foreign minister would meet his counterparts from both countries in China, according to a notice posted on the foreign ministry's website late in the day. Cambodia and Thailand agreed ‌on Saturday to»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 3h

Italian Authorities Arrest 9 for Allegedly Funding Hamas Through Charities

Italian authorities arrested nine people linked to three charitable organizations on suspicion of raising millions of euros in funds for the Palestinian group Hamas, anti-terrorism prosecutors said in a statement Saturday. The suspects are accused of sending about 7 million euros ($8.2 million) to »»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 3h

Somalia’s Al-Shabaab Vows to Fight Any Israeli Use of Somaliland

Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked militant group Al-Shabaab vowed Saturday to fight any attempt by Israel "to claim or use parts of Somaliland" following its recognition of the breakaway territory. "We will not accept it, and we will fight against it," Al-Shabaab said in a statement. Its spokesman Ali Dhee»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 3h

Netanyahu to Meet Trump in US on Monday for Talks on Iran, Gaza, Hezbollah, Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, an Israeli official told AFP, in what is seen as a crucial visit for the next steps of the fragile Gaza truce plan. It will be Netanyahu's fifth visit to see key ally Trump in the United States »»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Majalla 3h

Fresh UK sanctions on Syria send a message

As Syrians were celebrating the full repeal of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, the United Kingdom announced a new round of sanctions—an unmistakable reminder that Syria’s reckoning with punitive measures is far from over. By targeting not only figures linked to the former regime but also »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Tickets for Lusail Boulevard ‘Al-Majlis’ December 31 celebration on sale

Doha, Qatar: Tickets are now on sale for the Lusail Boulevard ‘Al-Majlis’ December 31 celebration, promising an evening of festive entertainment. Organisers said the event will feature fireworks, drone and light shows, along with a range of live attractions designed to create a celebratory atmosphe»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 3h

6.6-magnitude earthquake hits off Taiwan: USGS

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's northeastern coast on Saturday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, the second major tremor to hit the island within days. Taiwan's weather agency, which put the magnitude at 7.0, said the quake hit at 23:05 pm (1505 GMT) at a depth of 73 kilometres »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

6.6-Magnitude Earthquake Hits off Taiwan

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's northeastern coast on Saturday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Taiwan's weather service, which put the magnitude at 7.0, said the quake hit at 23:05 pm (1505 GMT) at a depth of 73 kilo»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 3h

Iran President Says US, Israel, Europe Waging ‘Total War’ on Country

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in an interview published on Saturday that the United States, Israel and Europe were waging "total war" against his country. "In my opinion, we are at total war with the United States, Israel and Europe. They want to bring our country to its knees," Pezeshki»»»

english.aawsat.com
Dailynews Hungary 3h

Hungarian teen assaults teacher at special needs school

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BBC 3h

Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for Hamas

Italian police have arrested nine people accused of raising around €7m (£6m) for Hamas over more than two years. The money was ostensibly collected as humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians, a police statement said, but was instead sent to the militant group via a "complex fundraising system". »»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE-Latin America partnerships: Unlocking investment opportunities

Abu Dhabi: The UAE continues to expand its network of economic and investment partnerships with strategic markets around the world, strengthening investment flows, opening new horizons for trade, and supporting sustainable growth objectives. The UAE is seeking to diversify its economic partners and»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE welcomes UN Assessment Mission to El Fasher; calls for unhindered aid access, humanitarian truce

Abu Dhabi: Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, said, “We welcome the United Nations’ assessment mission to El Fasher, an important step toward restoring humanitarian access for civilians who have endured months of siege and deprivation. This access must now become sust»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Patriarch Daniil Leads Liturgy at St Stephen Church in Istanbul on Feast Day

Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Patriarch Daniil led a festive liturgy at the Bulgarian Orthodox St Stephen Church in Istanbul on Saturday, the feast day of St Stephen the Protomartyr, during his first peaceful visit to the city. In his sermon, Patriarch Daniil said the Iron Church is»»»

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RT 4h

NATO’s scandal-ridden boss wants war with Russia to be his next train wreck

NATO boss, Mark Rutte, says that Western Europe could be heading toward a war with Russia “like our grandparents experienced.” Which implies that he has a phenomenal memory of World War II, 80 years ago. This is especially impressive coming from a man known in the Netherlands, where he spent fourte»»»

rt.com
RT 4h

Russia is ‘El Dorado’ for Trump’s inner circle – WSJ

US President Donald Trump’s envoys in negotiations with Moscow, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, see Russia as an “El Dorado” with vast natural resources and rich investment opportunities, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with their thinking. Both believe that lif»»»

rt.com
The Peninsula 4h

Egypt, Norway Foreign Ministers discuss regional developments

Cairo: Egypian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Norwegian counterpart, Espen Barth Eide, discussed, during a phone call on Saturday, the latest regional developments, particularly the situation in the Gaza Strip. The Egyptian foreign ministry said in a statement today that the two ministers »»»

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Naharnet 4h

UNIFIL says peacekeeper wounded by Israeli fire

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said an Israeli attack near their position in the country's south wounded a peacekeeper on Friday, reiterating a call for Israel to "cease aggressive behavior." It is the latest incident reported by the peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, where UNIFIL acts »»»

The Peninsula 4h

Inoue beats Picasso by unanimous decision in Saudi debut

Riyadh: Japan's unbeaten Naoya Inoue beat Mexico's Alan Picasso by unanimous decision in Riyadh on Saturday to pave the way for a mouthwatering potential showdown with countryman Junto Nakatani. Inoue gave another performance befitting his "Monster" nickname in his first fight in Saudi Arabia to su»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Cherki stars in Man City win at Forest

Nottingham: Rayan Cherki bolstered Manchester City's title charge as the France star capped a superb display with the late goal that sealed a 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Pep Guardiola's side survived a scare from Forest to move to the top of the Premier League thanks to the inspired C»»»

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Novinite 4h

Sofia-Burgas Train Hits Horse-Cart: Mother and Toddler Die, Others Survive

In a tragic accident near Sliven, a 2-year-old child and his 35-year-old mother were killed this morning when a Sofia-Burgas passenger train collided with a horse-cart at the “Debelata Koriya” railway crossing. The horse-cart was carrying five to six people. The mother and child died instantly at t»»»

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24 News Agency 4h

Sadyr Japarov reviews operations of fish feed production plant - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov inspected the operating conditions of the fish feed production plant Tian-Shan Trout LLC in Chui region, the presidential press service reported. The head of state was informed that $5 million was invested in the construction of the facility, which was built on»»»

24.kg
France24 4h

Looking back at Israel and Iran's ‘12-day war’: Direct conflict breaks out between arch-enemies

When Israel launched a lightening attack on Iran’s military and nuclear sites on June 13, it kickstarted a conflict dubbed the “12-day war” by US President Donald Trump. Although the whirlwind clash lasted less than two weeks, it caused unprecedented destruction in Israel and considerably weakened »»»

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France24 4h

African Union and Somalia denounce Israel's recognition of Somaliland

The African Union and Somalia denounced Israel's announcement on Friday that it viewed Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state". Israel is the first country to recognise Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991.  Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily on Fr»»»

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