Qatar Tribune 11m

Al Khulaifi, Saudi Arabian official discuss bilateral ties, situation in Lebanon

QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with Advisor to the Saudi Foreign Minister on Lebanese Affairs Prince Yazid bin Mohammed bin Fahd Al Farhan in Doha on Sunday. Talks during the meeting focused on strengthening bila»»»

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Qatar Tribune 23m

Carlsen, Goryachkina clinch Qatar 2025 FIDE World Rapid Championship titles

Tribune News Network Doha On a dramatic day of twists and turns, Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen captured his sixth world rapid championship title on Sunday winning the Qatar 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship a full point ahead of the field with 10.5/13 . It’s the Norwegian’s 19th world champions»»»

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Qatar Tribune 23m

China’s core AI industry size hits $142 bn in 2025

QNA Beijing China’s core artificial intelligence (AI) industry exceeded one trillion yuan ($142 billion) in 2025, reflecting the country’s rapid advancements in emerging technologies and its growing global influence in AI development, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) annou»»»

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Qatar Tribune 23m

Ooredoo, GORD sign MoU to advance sustainabilityresearch and performance

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading ICT provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) to collaborate on research and assessments aimed at enhancing Ooredoo’s sustainability performance and identifying actionable »»»

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Qatar Tribune 23m

QRCS provides medical services for 77,000 refugees, locals in Yemen

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) representation office in Yemen has announced that more than 77,000 refugees and local residents in Sanaa have received a wide range of comprehensive healthcare services under a healthcare project for refugees, funded by a grant of $904»»»

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Qatar Tribune 23m

MoL, MoEHE and QCDC launch ‘My Career – My Future’

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour (MoL), and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), launched the Winter Edition of its job-shadowing programme ‘My Career – My Future,’ at »»»

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Qatar Tribune 23m

Qatar Armed Forces’ Language Institute, French Institute extend partnership pact

Tribune News Network Doha The Language Institute of Qatar Armed Forces, represented by Brigadier Khalid Hamad Al-Kaabi, acting commander of the Language Institute, signed an agreement to extend the partnership and cooperation with the French Institute in Doha, represented by Margaux Girard, deputy »»»

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Qatar Tribune 23m

UDST awarded CIPS accreditation for IT and IS diploma programmes

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has received full accreditation from the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) for its Diploma in Information Technology (Dip. IT) and Diploma in Information Systems (Dip. IS), offered through the College of»»»

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UPI 1h

Zelensky meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago - UPI.com

Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday ahead of meeting with the Ukrainian president. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, pictured during a meeting at the White House with U.S. President Donald Trump in August, arrived at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday morning to work on a proposed 2»»»

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BBC 1h

One dead after mid-air helicopter collision in New Jersey

One person has died and another suffered critical injuries after two helicopters collided mid-air on Sunday above a city in New Jersey, local police said. The Hammonton Police Department reported that one of the helicopters was engulfed in flames by the time it crash landed on the ground, and emerg»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Oman road accident: 4 dead, 3 critically injured in Al Rustaq crash

Muscat, Oman: A tragic road accident in Al Rustaq left four people dead and three others critically injured, authorities reported. The injured were rushed to Al Rustaq Hospital, where the emergency department provided immediate medical care to stabilise them. Also Read: Dubai reveals new plan to re»»»

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BBC 2h

Nine people, including five children, stabbed to death in Suriname

Nine people including five children have been stabbed to death on the outskirts of Suriname's capital, Paramaribo, police have said. Another adult and child were taken to hospital after sustaining serious injuries in the attack, city police said in a statement. Officers were called to an address on»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Trump says Zelensky and Putin 'serious' in war talks sprint

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he believed the leaders of Ukraine and Russia were serious about peace as he spoke with them both in what he called the final stages of his efforts to end the war. Trump, who had promised to finish the war on day one of his presidency, said he had no deadline b»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

MOI issues safety advisory on child seats in vehicles

Doha: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) Qatar shared a safety advisory on social media on child seats in vehicles, emphasising the importance of not allowing children below the age of 10 to sit in the front seat of vehicles. In a post on X, the ministry noted that ensuring children under 10 do not occ»»»

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TAP 2h

Tourism surge in Tabarka and Aïn Draham: over 15,000 tourists expected for New Year’s Eve

Tunis, Dec 28 (TAP) - The governorate of Jendouba, notably the towns of Aïn Draham and Tabarka, is preparing to welcome over 15,000 tourists on December 21-31, 2025, a period characterised by heightened demand around the New Year’s Eve...»»»

UPI 3h

New York City to phase out MetroCard for public transit after 30 years - UPI.com

Starting January 1, New Yorkers will no longer be able to buy or reload MetroCards to pay fare on the city's subways and buses as the MTA moves fully to a tap-and-pay system called OMNY over the next six months. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 28 (UPI) -- More than 30 years af»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Knife attack near Suriname capital kills at least nine, including children

Suriname: A knife attack outside Suriname’s capital, Paramaribo, killed at least nine people, including five children, police said Sunday. Officials confirmed that the victims included four of the attacker’s children and neighbours who came to their aid. A neighbour’s child was also among those kil»»»

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RT 3h

Trump meets Zelensky in Miami as Moscow reveals details of US president’s call with Putin: LIVE UPDATES

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, for over an hour by phone, shortly before Trump's scheduled meeting on Sunday with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky in Miami. Zelensky, who faces another corruption scandal implicating lawmakers that erupted over the weekend, »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Saudi Arabia denies claims of new MERS threat after misread WHO report

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has denied claims suggesting a renewed threat from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus, saying that recent online interpretations of an international health report were misleading and not supported by scientific evidence. Dr. Abdullah Asiri, the deputy minister of healt»»»

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RT 3h

EU gas usage hit all-time record on Christmas Day – Gazprom

The EU withdrew a record quantity of gas from underground storage facilities on Christmas Day, Gazprom has reported, warning that low reserves mean supplies could prematurely run out. As of December 25, Europe had 66.3 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas in storage, down 9.9 bcm year-on-year, the com»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Arab League Council condemns Israel's recognition of Somaliland, affirms rejection to any measures to displace Palestinians

Cairo: The Arab League Council, at the level of permanent representatives, strongly condemned Israel's recognition, on Dec. 26, of the secession of the northwestern region of Somalia, known as "Somaliland," considering it a move driven by ulterior political, security, and economic agendas that are »»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Jawad Developments appoints Eltizam Egypt to manage Val Plaza Mall in west Cairo

Jawad Developments has announced a partnership with Eltizam Egypt, a provider of integrated asset and facilities management services, to manage and operate the Val Plaza project in 6th of October City, west Cairo, ahead of the mall’s opening in the first half of next year. Commenting on the agreeme»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Strong Winds Cause Damage in 26 Regions Nationwide, No Injuries Reported

Strong winds caused damage in 26 out of 28 regions across Bulgaria, with no injuries reported, the Interior Ministry's Fire Safety and Civil Protection Directorate said on Sunday. Until 5:45 pm on Sunday, fire service teams responded to 159 weather-related incidents. No roads were closed and no res»»»

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UPI 4h

Myanmar hold first election since 2021 military coup - UPI.com

The three-part elections in Myanmar, which roughly half the country is expected to participate in, have been seen as an effort by Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar's armed forces, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, to legitimize the military junta that has been running the country since its 2021 coup. Poo»»»

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Gulf News 4h

‘It’s snowing!’ How a massive cold front just redrew the global map

From New York to Russia, Europe to Srinagar, and even the mountains of Saudi Arabia, recent snowfall has turned landscapes into breathtaking winter wonderlands. Experience the magic of snow-covered cities, forests, and mountains across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Countries including Saudi Arabi»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

ACUD launches smart licensing system to streamline urban development in New Capital

The Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD) has announced the completion of the first phase of its smart licensing and ministerial approvals system, marking a major transformation in the review of urban designs and the issuance of construction permits in Egypt’s New Administrative Capit»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Egypt explores localisation of electrical equipment manufacturing with Chinese firms

Mahmoud Essmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, concluded his meetings and field visits during his current trip to China with a series of discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation and advancing the localisation of electrical equipment manufacturing in Egypt. The meetings brought »»»

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Sputnik 4h

Trump Says He Had Good Phone Call With Putin Before Meeting With Zelensky

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said that he had held a good and productive phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday. "I just had a good and very productive telephone call with President Putin of Russia prior to my meeting, at 1:00 P.M. [18:00 GMT] today, with Pre»»»

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TAP 4h

Tunisian–Saudi Joint Committee: Five agreements and memoranda of understanding signed

Tunis, Dec 28 (TAP) - An agreement and four memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were signed on Sunday during the twelfth session of the Tunisian–Saudi Joint Committee, held in Riyadh on December 28–29.- An agreement provides notably for cooperation...»»»

The Peninsula 4h

Nkunku fires milan top of Serie A, Hojlund keeps Napoli in touch

Milan: Christopher Nkunku fired AC milan top of Serie A with a brace in Sunday's 3-0 win over Verona at the San Siro, the France forward's first goals in Italy's top flight. Nkunku doubled milan's lead two minutes after half-time with a penalty he had earned, ending a league drought stretching back»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE’s roads ranked fourth best globally in 2025

Dubai: The UAE has been ranked first in the Arab world and the region, and fourth globally, for road quality in 2025, according to an international ranking published by Daily Jang. The ranking places the UAE among a select group of countries recognised for developing wide, safe and technologically »»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Trump Says Had 'Productive' Call with Putin Ahead of Zelensky Meeting

US President Donald Trump said he had a productive telephone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Sunday ahead of a planned meeting in Florida with Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky. "I just had a very good and productive telephone call with President Putin of Russia" before the pl»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE tops Arab region in food, beverage sector investment

Kuwait: The Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (Dhaman) revealed that the Arab region’s food and beverage sector attracted 516 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects with Capex of $22 billion and 93000 jobs between January 2003 and December 2024. In its third sectoral report fo»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Hezbollah Chief Accuses Lebanese Authorities of Working ‘in the Interest of What Israel Wants’

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Sunday said moves to disarm the group in Lebanon are an "Israeli-American plan,” accusing Israel of failing to abide by a ceasefire agreement sealed last year. Under heavy US pressure and fears of expanded Israeli strikes, the Lebanese military is expected to complet»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE, Norwegian Council partner to aid East African refugees

Abu Dhabi: The UAE International Aid Agency has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian Refugee Council to provide assistance to refugees in East Africa, with the aim of expanding the scope of humanitarian aid delivered to populations in countries affected by conflicts, and supporting hos»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

New York Subway Ends its MetroCard Era and Switches Fully to Tap-and-go Fares

When the MetroCard replaced the New York City subway token in 1994, the swipeable plastic card infused much-needed modernity into one of the world’s oldest and largest transit systems. Now, more than three decades later, the gold-hued fare card and its notoriously finicky magnetic strip are followi»»»

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BBC 5h

Brazil's Bolsonaro undergoes medical treatment for hiccups

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro has received a medical procedure to treat his chronic hiccups, his medical team has said. Saturday's treatment "went well", according to one of his doctors. Another, Claudio Birolini, added that the procedure - which he stressed was not a surgery - lasted fo»»»

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Gulf News 5h

This Gulf country sets fuel prices for first quarter of 2026

Dubai: Kuwait will maintain fixed fuel prices through the first quarter of 2026, with premium petrol priced at 85 fils per litre, regular petrol at 105 fils, and diesel and kerosene each set at 115 fils, according to a senior oil source cited by Al Anba. The source said the state committee tasked w»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Arab League Council Holds Extraordinary Session on Latest Developments in Somalia

At the request of the Federal Republic of Somalia and with the support of Arab League member states, the Arab League Council on Sunday began its extraordinary session at the league’s General Secretariat, at the level of permanent representatives and under the chairmanship of the United Arab Emirate»»»

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RT 5h

Alcohol killing 800,000 Europeans annually – WHO

Alcohol use is contributing to around 800,000 deaths in Europe every year, accounting for one in every eleven deaths, according to a report by the World Health Organization. In a new fact sheet published this week, the agency said the continent has “the highest alcohol consumption levels globally,”»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem to Enemies: “Do Your Worst, We Won’t Bow” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem to Enemies: “Do Your Worst, We Won’t Bow” 28-12-2025 17:52 PM Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem stat»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

S. Korea's presidential office moves back to Blue House

SEOUL: At midnight Sunday local time, the "Phoenix Flag," a symbol of South Korea's presidency, was raised at Cheong Wa Dae, which is widely known as the Blue House, after a hiatus of nearly three years and seven months. The presidential office said earlier on Sunday that President Lee Jae Myung wi»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Russia Sends 3 Iranian Satellites into Orbit, Report Says

Russia on Sunday sent three Iranian communications satellites into orbit, the second such launch since July, Iranian state television reported. The report said that a Russian rocket sent the satellites to circle the Earth on a 500-kilometer (310-mile) orbit from the Vostochny launchpad in eastern R»»»

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Sputnik 6h

China's Military Shows Launch of YJ-20 Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile for 1st Time - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China's military has released footage of the launch of a YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile from the Type 055 large destroyer Wuxi, the Global Times newspaper reported on Sunday. In September, a Sputnik correspondent reported that the YJ-21 (YingJi-21) anti-ship ballistic missile»»»

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Novinite 6h

How Families in Bulgaria Can Help Children Understand the Switch to the Euro

Playing “shop” at home is among the most effective ways for parents to help young children understand the currency change Bulgaria will make on January 1, 2026. Setting up a small store using euros allows children to become familiar with the new coins and banknotes and to practise simple calculatio»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Israel's Recognition of Somaliland 'Threat' to Regional Stability, Says Somali President

Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland "is (a) threat to the security and stability of the world and the region," Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud told an emergency parliamentary session Sunday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Friday announcement, making his co»»»

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Sputnik 6h

US Replacing Ineffective UN on Peacemaking - Trump

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States is replacing the United Nations with settlement efforts, as this organization offers no help in peacemaking, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday. "I am pleased to announce that the breakout fighting between Thailand and Cambodia will stop momentarily, and t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

WhatsApp enables display of contact information pages for group members

WASHINGTON: WhatsApp has announced a new feature that allows users to view a 'Contact Info' page for group members. This feature aims to facilitate interaction within groups and provide quick access to essential participant information. The new feature makes it easier for users to quickly access ba»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

'Shivering from Cold and Fear': Winter Rains Batter Displaced Gazans

It only took a matter of minutes after the heavy overnight rain first began to fall for Jamil al-Sharafi's tent in southern Gaza to flood, drenching his food and leaving his blankets sopping wet. The winter rains have made an already precarious life worse for people like Sharafi, who is among the h»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Dubai Airport’s busiest travel day is December 28 - How not to miss your flight

Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) is gearing up for its busiest travel day of the festive season, with December 28 forecast to be the peak, as passenger numbers surge past 300,000 travellers a day during the final stretch of the year. Dubai Airports said traffic begins to build in the first »»»

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