US economic growth in the third quarter came in at 4.3 percent on an annualized basis, easily topping expectations, according to Commerce Department data released Tuesday. The report, which also showed an acceleration in inflation, provides reassurance about the world's largest economy after other »»»

A former close aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that immediately following the October 2023 Hamas attack that triggered Israel’s two-year war in Gaza, the Israeli leader instructed him to figure out how the premier could evade responsibility for the security breach. Former Netanyahu s»»»

Riyadh: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia chaired the Cabinet session held today in Riyadh, Saudi Press Agency reported. Also Read: Gulf Railway Project: Key routes, travel plans and cross-border links revealedThe Saudi Cabinet lauded the high-speed»»»

There is growing anger in Malawi over a post-Christmas fortnight trip to the UK that one of the country's vice-presidents is due to take. Jane Ansah's visit will be in a private capacity but the reported size of both her entourage and overall cost of the trip has ignited fierce criticism. The detai»»»

Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from the eastern town of Siversk, the General Staff said Tuesday, as Russia doubled down on its recent advances across the lengthy front line. Russia announced the capture of the city in the heavily embattled Donetsk region almost two weeks ago, when Chief of Staff V»»»

Ben Sasse, who represented Nebraska in the US Senate from 2015 to 2023, has announced he has pancreatic cancer, saying in a lengthy social media post that his diagnosis is a "death sentence". Sasse was one of seven Republicans who voted to impeach President Donald Trump shortly after the 6 January »»»

1 of 2 | Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., participates in a Senate Select Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2021. The former senator announced Tuesday he has stage-four pancreatic cancer. File Photo by Tom Williams/UPI | License Photo Dec. 23 (U»»»

BELGRADE - The EU remains Serbia's most significant strategic political and economic partner, the Serbian parliament said in conclusions on the European Commission's report on Serbia for 2025. After a vote on the conclusions, Speaker Ana Brnabic said she was surprised MPs of the pro-EU opposition h»»»

Lebanon's army said Tuesday a soldier was among those killed in an Israeli strike a day earlier and flatly denied the Israeli military's accusation that he was a Hezbollah operative. Israel has kept up regular strikes on Lebanon, usually saying it is targeting Hezbollah sites and operatives, despit»»»

A woman stops to lay flowers in honor of the victims of a mass shooting in the Barus & Holley engineering and physics building at Brown University in Providence, R.I., on Dec. 15. On Tuesday, the campus police chief was put on leave for a review of campus security. Photo by Matthew Healey/UPI | Lic»»»

President Donald Trump has announced that the US will keep or sell oil confiscated from Venezuela – what precedent does it set? "Thus far in 2025, governments are experiencing the Trump-Vance administration announcing, crafting, and implementing decisions perceived by the White House as within the »»»

The Palestinian Authority condemned on Tuesday Israel's recent approval of 19 settlements in the occupied West Bank, accusing it of tightening its control over Palestinian land. On Sunday, Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced the authorities had greenlit the settlements, s»»»

1 of 5 | Activists face off with Los Angeles Police Department officers during the “No Kings” protest outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles on October 18. Demonstrations took place in cities across the United States opposing policies of the Trump administration. File Photo by Jim»»»

A board on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange NYSE Options Market pictured Monday in New York City, N.Y. On Tuesday, a delayed report showed U.S. economic growth up in the third quarter driven by more robust consumer spending, but offered mixed signals. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License P»»»

New Delhi: A protest erupted in India’s capital Tuesday in response to the death of a man who was lynched and burned by an angry mob in neighbouring Bangladesh, a new sign of strain in relations between the neighboring countries. The protest in New Delhi, mainly led by the Vishva Hindu Parishad, hi»»»

The US needs Greenland for its “national security,” President Donald Trump has said, after naming a special envoy to the Arctic island, which is under Danish sovereignty. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has revived his long-standing interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark,»»»

Attallah Tarazi recently received Christmas presents that included socks and a scarf to shield him against the Gaza winter, and he joined some fellow Palestinian Christians in a round of hymns. “Christ is born,” the group sang in Arabic. “Hallelujah.” The presents and hymns offered the 76-year-old »»»

Israel's defense minister denied any intention to resettle the Gaza Strip on Tuesday after earlier remarks that suggested Israel would one day want to do so, comments at odds with US President Donald Trump's plan for the Palestinian enclave. Defense Minister Israel Katz, speaking at a settlement in»»»

London police on Tuesday arrested Swedish activist Greta Thunberg at a demonstration in support of pro-Palestinian hunger strikers, Palestinian campaign groups said. Thunberg's arrest makes her the highest profile person to be detained by police since the government banned the Palestine Action grou»»»

Finland will raise the upper age limit for rank-and-file military reservists by 15 years, from 50 to 65, starting next year, the Defense Ministry has announced. The Nordic nation, which shares a 1,340-km (830-mile) land border with Russia, abandoned its long-standing policy of military neutrality a»»»

Gaza: Head of the General Federation of Palestinian Trade Unions in the Gaza Strip Sami Al Amssi affirmed that the genocidal war waged by the Israeli occupation on the Gaza Strip has resulted in the suspension of around 400,000 workers from their jobs and raised the unemployment rate in the Strip t»»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by CAMERON HUNT (@cameronhunt__) Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Pedestrians in Christchurch, New Zealand, were left scratching their heads by a series of seemingly-official signs with messages including: "This area is slightly haunted, but manageable." The signs, posted »»»

The Department of Justice released a new cache of Epstein files Monday, including flight logs that show President Donald Trump flew on Epstein's plane many more times than has been reported. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 23 (UPI) -- The Department of Justice Tuesday released a »»»

The 23-year-old mother of a three-year-old toddler who died of starvation has been remanded in custody after appearing before a prosecutor in Alexandroupoli, northern Greece. She faces charges of homicide by omission, with possible intent. Last Wednesday, the three-year-old was brought to the hospi»»»

TOKYO, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Tuesday warned against excessive movements in the foreign exchange market, saying the government would take action against speculative-driven yen depreciation. Katayama made the remarks at a press conference after a Cabinet meeti»»»

A noticeable and sustained rise in the prices of a number of medicines has been observed over the past several months, according to pharmacists and patients. The data indicates that this is not an isolated adjustment, but a continuing trend. The steepest increases affect medicines reimbursed throug»»»

United Nations: Sudanese transitional Prime Minister Kamil Idris on Monday presented to the UN Security Council a peace initiative aimed at ending the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The initiative, which includes a ceasefire, the control and disarmam»»»

Dubai: The US will overhaul its H-1B work visa selection system, replacing the long-standing random lottery with a process that gives priority to higher-paid and higher-skilled applicants, the Department of Homeland Security said. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The ru»»»

Tokyo: Japan's Finance Minister, Satsuki Katayama, has said the country has full freedom to respond to excessive fluctuations in the yen, signaling a willingness to intervene in currency markets to curb sharp declines. Speaking at a press conference, Katayama said the recent weakening of the yen di»»»

Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice filed suit against Washington, D.C., Monday to overturn the District's restrictive gun laws. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 23 (UPI) -- The federal government is suing Washington, D.C., to ease its gun-ownership laws, whic»»»

Dubai: Churches across the UAE are preparing for one of the most significant occasions on the Christian calendar, with special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services scheduled to accommodate the country's diverse Christian community. The UAE's churches reflect the multicultural tapestry of the na»»»

Dubai: Arif Habib Group-led consortium has emerged as the highest bidder in the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines, submitting a bid of Rs135 billion in the final round of televised open bidding. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Lucky Group consortium »»»

Two American mercenaries have been killed while fighting for Ukraine against Russian forces in December, Newsweek has reported. The deaths of the US citizens, identified as Brian Zacherl and Ty Wingate, has been confirmed by their relatives on social media, the outlet said in an article on Monday. »»»

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to introduce a new class of battleships for the US Navy’s ‘Golden Fleet’, claiming they will be the biggest and most powerful ever built. Speaking Monday from Mar-a-Lago during what the White House called a “major announcement,” Trump said he approved t»»»

Norway’s soldiers lack basic winter gear as the NATO nation’s military leaders have prioritized sending aid to Ukraine, according to Forsvarets forum, a media outlet published by the Norwegian Armed Forces’ main trade union. The national army is facing shortages of items essential for operating in »»»

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Rabat: Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez is confident his side can make up for poor showings at the last two editions of the Africa Cup of Nations as the 2019 champions prepare to begin their campaign in Morocco on Wednesday. The Desert Foxes won their second AFCON title the last time it was played in N»»»

More than two dozen career diplomats and other overseas officials have been ordered home by Trump as he pursues his "America First" policy. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 23 (UPI) -- The White House sent home as many as 30 career diplomats and other overseas officials as part of»»»

Dubai: Emirates has turned its flagship superjumbo into the “Sleigh380”, complete with a glowing red nose straight out of Rudolph’s playbook, and suddenly Santa’s ride has gone fully long-haul. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dubai airline’s annual Christmas greeti»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaWhy Trump backs Bayer in Roundup weedkiller cancer battleNik MartinThe Trump administration has diverged from the position of former US President Joe Biden, throwing its weight behind German chemical giant Bayer in its courtroom battle over the pesticide Roundup. htt»»»

For Emirati women like Azza Alghunaimi and Khawla Al Marzouqi, running is far more than a physical challenge – it is a journey of resilience, self-discovery and empowerment. Azza Alghunaimi, 49, a divorcee and mother, has long made her mark in endurance sports. A member of the Abu Dhabi Running Tea»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti cabinet reviewed the contract signed two days ago on the engineering, procurement and construction works of Mubarak Al Kabeer Port in Boubiyan Island.The weekly meeting of the cabinet, held at Bayan Palace on Tuesday, was chaired by His Highness the Prime Minist»»»

BusinessGermanyHow Deutsche Bahn aims to fix chronic delays amid neglectAndreas Becker | Nicolas MartinGerman trains used to run like clockwork. Today, delays are the rule, not the exception. As public anger is boiling over, what went wrong with a system once envied worldwide, and why are the Swiss»»»

One day after the opposition held its first nationwide protest since the 11 May general elections, the leader of Albania’s Democratic Party (PD), Sali Berisha, called for an escalation of political action against the government. Speaking at a press conference alongside four Democratic Party MPs, Be»»»

DOHA: Katara Cultural Village has opened 'Bisht House' -- a new heritage space dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional craft of bisht-making. Katara's general manager, Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti attended the opening, along with officials and heritage enthusiasts. The venue offer»»»

DOHA: Qatar Museums (QM) has unveiled Autorretrato (Self-Portrait, 2022) by Argentinian artist Gabriel Chaile, a major new installation in celebration of the 15th anniversary of Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art. Installed in Mathaf's performance space, the work underscores the museum's ongoing com»»»

President Donald Trump has promised a major boost to US naval power - what’s known so far, and is the project feasible? "US ambitions to build a vast high-tech fleet are fantastical - ambitions that far exceed America’s actual reach in terms of military-industrial production," Brian Berletic, veter»»»

One of the important events of 2025 was Kyrgyzstan’s entry into the seed export market. The press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reported. Seed and crop production There are 86 seed farms operating in the republic. During the first 11 months of 2025»»»

The US economy picked up speed over the three months to September, as consumer spending jumped and exports increased. The world's largest economy expanded at an annual rate of 4.3%, up from 3.8% in the previous quarter. That was better than expected, and marked the strongest growth in two years. Th»»»

Dubai: A new residential project, “KHK 31,” has been launched in Dubai’s rapidly expanding Al Warsan district, offering investors and homebuyers premium yet affordable living options in one of the city’s most dynamic neighbourhoods. The project is being developed by KHK Real Estate Development in s»»»