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US Envoys in Berlin for Another Round of Ukraine Peace Talks

US envoys arrived in Berlin Sunday morning for another round of talks intended to secure a deal to end the war in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner were spotted in downtown Berlin by a photographer for German news agency dpa. Ukrai»»»

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Naharnet 50m

Syrian who killed Americans was to be fired from security forces

Syria's interior ministry said on Sunday that the gunman who killed three Americans in the central Palmyra region the previous day was a member of the security forces who was to have been fired for extremism. Two U.S. troops and a civilian interpreter died in what the Syrian government described as»»»

France24 53m

Fighting in Cambodia and Thailand continues, hours after Trump truce claim

Border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand stretched into a second week on Sunday after Bangkok denied US President Donald Trump’s claim that a ceasefire had been brokered. The death toll has reached at least 25, including 14 Thai soldiers, one Thai civilian and 11 Cambodian civilians, according »»»

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Novinite 1h

Former Deputy PM: New Rules Make Appointment of Bulgaria’s Caretaker Government Difficult

Atanas Pekanov, former Deputy Prime Minister responsible for managing European Funds in several caretaker governments, has commented on the challenges facing Bulgaria’s next caretaker cabinet. Speaking to BNT, Pekanov emphasized that the new constitutional rules governing caretaker governments are »»»

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BBC 1h

What we know so far about the Brown University shooting

Police are searching for a gunman who shot dead two students and injured nine others at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Police say the attacker was a man dressed all in black who fled on foot, and a shelter-in-place warning is in effect for the area surrounding the prestigious univers»»»

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France24 1h

Live: US envoy to meet Ukraine's Zelensky, European allies in Berlin

US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders in Berlin this weekend, to discuss the status of peace negotiations. The Ukrainian leader confirmed on Saturday that his team was "currently preparing for meeting»»»

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BBC 2h

He was an Uber driver in the US. Now he's scared of jihadists after deportation to Somalia

Mahad Mohamud is slowly readjusting to the heat, chaos and tension of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, after being deported from the US city of Minneapolis last month just as winter was closing in there. Somalis know the 36-year-old as Garyaqaan - a word that can be translated as "judge". This is the »»»

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Sputnik 2h

Russia to Begin Preparations for Launch of Bion‑M No3 Satellite in 2026 - Roscosmos

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will begin preparations for the launch of Bion-M No. 3 research satellite in 2026, Russian state space corporation Roscosmos said on Sunday. "Preparations for the launch of Bion‑M No. 3 will begin in 2026. The purpose of the launch is to study the factors of a spaceflight »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Police hunt gunman who killed two at US university

Providence, United States: Hundreds of police officers hunted Sunday for a gunman who killed two people and wounded nine others at Brown University, plunging the eastern US campus into lockdown. The streets around the university in Providence, Rhode Island were filled with emergency vehicles hours »»»

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France24 3h

Two dead, several injured in mass shooting at Brown University in US

Two people were killed on Saturday and nine were wounded in a shooting at Brown University, the mayor of Providence, Rhode Island said. The suspect remains at large, according to police. A gunman killed two people and wounded nine others on Saturday at Brown University, plunging the eastern US camp»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Chinese Diplomat Says US Should First Reduce Its Own Nuclear Arsenal

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States should first of all reduce its own nuclear arsenal, as creation of conditions for nuclear disarmament depends of Washington, the spokesperson of the Chinese embassy in the US, Liu Pengyu, told Sputnik. On Friday, US President Donald Trump said that he had he»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

What explains resilience of ASEAN-6 growth outlook?

Doha, Qatar: In recent decades, Southeast Asia has been the most dynamic region in the world, showcasing the brightest economic growth performance. Within this region, the six largest countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN-6), which includes Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, M»»»

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Sputnik 4h

Both US, Russia Interested in Denuclearization, Non-Proliferation - Ex-Trump Advisor

In late October, Trump said he had ordered nuclear weapons tests to be conducted "on an equal basis" with other countries that allegedly have nuclear testing programs. However, the US president also said that denuclearization is the best solution. Both the United States and Russia are interested in»»»

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Kuna 4h

Anti-narcotics law enters force Mon., marking milestone in war against traffickers

KUWAIT, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- An Amiri decree published recently on combating narcotics and psychotropic substances, which comes into effect tomorrow, Monday, marks a pivotal turning point in the nation's legislative history.Decree No. (159/2025) establishes a significant and impactful legal framework i»»»

The Peninsula 4h

Oil posts weekly loss on oversupply concerns

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices closed lower on Friday as a supply glut and a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal outweighed worries about any impact from the US seizure of an oil tanker near Venezuela. Brent crude futures settled at $61.12, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude finished at $57.44. »»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Trump Pledges Retaliation After 3 Americans Killed in Syria

US President Donald Trump said Saturday “there will be very serious retaliation” against ISIS after three Americans, two soldiers and their civilian interpreter, were killed by a single gunman in an ambush targeting a joint US-Syrian government patrol in central Syria. “We mourn the loss of three g»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Trump Reportedly Unsure Whether Impact of Economic Policies Will be Felt in Time for Midterms

US Donald President Trump expressed uncertainty about whether Republicans would keep control of the House of Representatives in next year's midterm elections because some of his economic policies have yet to take full effect, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. Trump, in an interview cond»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

US Police Search Brown University after Shooter Kills 2

A shooter dressed in black killed at least two people and wounded nine others at Brown University on Saturday during final exams on the Ivy League campus, authorities said, and police were searching for the suspect. University President Christina Paxson said she was told that 10 people who were sho»»»

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Al Majalla 5h

Clemency for retirement: the deal shaking Israel

In what might be the most critical moment in Israel’s political history, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands on the brink of a judicial reckoning that could bring an end to his decades-long career. More than the potential fall of a politician, it could mark the end of a leader who has dominate»»»

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BBC 5h

Manhunt continues after two killed in US university shooting

A manhunt is under way after two students were killed and nine other people were injured in a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island. Officials say the gunman opened fire in a classroom at around 16:00 local time (21:00 GMT) on Saturday at the Barus and Holley engineering building on the east»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Rain in Dubai: Why I love this rare seasonal shower over a weekend

Dubai: I woke up to rain in Dubai, which immediately makes it a good day. Because rain on a weekend isn’t an inconvenience — it’s a luxury. The sound of raindrops tapping insistently against my window was a reminder that even in a city built for sun and speed, nature still occasionally steals the s»»»

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France24 6h

Nobel laureate Machado feared for her life during secret escape from Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition figure and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado said she feared for her life during a clandestine journey out of Venezuela to reach Norway for the award ceremony, describing a high-risk sea escape carried out with US support. FRANCE 24 spoke to her daughter Ana C»»»

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France24 7h

Cambodia says Thailand still bombing despite Trump ceasefire claim

Cambodia said on Saturday that Thai jets continued bombing its territory hours after US President Donald Trump said the two neighbours had agreed to halt border fighting. The conflict, which stems from a long-running dispute over the colonial-era demarcation of their frontier, has killed »»»

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France24 7h

Access Asia - 'A glimpse into deep shadows' behind the art of kabuki: 'Kokuho' director on his Japanese megahit

It's a story of art, rivalry and bloodlines. Japan's megahit and Oscar hopeful "Kokuho" is coming to the French box office at Christmas. It follows the life of a man born the son of a yakuza boss who goes on to become a "living national treasure" in the hereditary world of kabuki, a centuries-»»»

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France24 7h

Ukraine says it received 114 prisoners from Belarus under US-brokered deal

Kyiv received 114 prisoners released by Belarus under a US-brokered deal on Saturday, including Ukrainian citizens accused of working for intelligence services and Belarusian political prisoners. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet Ukraine’s P»»»

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France24 7h

'They have no border': Ukraine's integration into EU by 2027 deemed unlikely by diplomats

The US plan to end the war in Ukraine allows for Kyiv to join the EU in 2027, a senior official said Friday. Even if the bloc's Moscow-friendly governments such as Hungary were to agree to Ukraine's accession, complex questions would need to be quickly resolved, European diplomats and officials sai»»»

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France24 7h

Belarus frees opposition figure Kolesnikova, Nobel laureate Bialiatski in US-brokered deal

Belarus on Saturday released 123 political prisoners, including protest leader Maria Kolesnikova and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski, in a US-brokered deal involving a partial lifting of Western sanctions, according to rights groups and state media. Belarus has freed protest leader Maria»»»

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France24 7h

Press Review - How 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' became a gaming tour de force

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, December 12: A US defence news website reports on leaks from the National Security Strategy, which reveal how the Trump administration is trying to pull four EU nations away from the bloc. Also: World Darts champion Luke Littler begins his campaign to defend his title. P»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Police search Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 8 on campus

Providence, Rhode Island: A shooter dressed in black killed at least two people and wounded eight others at Brown University on Saturday during final exams on the Ivy League campus, authorities said, and police were searching for the suspect. University President Christina Paxson said she was told »»»

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Sputnik 7h

Trump Vows 'Very Serious' Retaliation Against ISIS After US Soldiers Killed in Syria

US President Donald Trump promised on Saturday "very serious" retaliatory actions against Islamic State* following the deaths of US soldiers in an attack in the Syrian city of Palmyra. Earlier in the day, the Pentagon said that two US servicepeople and one civilian interpreter were killed on Saturd»»»

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UPI 10h

2 dead, 8 injured, in Brown University mass shooting - UPI.com

A male suspect is at large after killing 2 and wounding eight others during a mass shooting at Brown University in Providence, R.I., late Saturday afternoon. File Photo by Justine Lane/EPA-EFE Dec. 13 (UPI) -- A suspect is at large after killing two and wounding eight others during a mass shooting »»»

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BBC 10h

'A nightmare' - The battle over Warner Bros is turning Hollywood upside down

Disaster, catastrophe and nightmare. That's how Hollywood's creative workers describe the fall of the once mighty Warner Bros, as Netflix and Paramount battle to buy the historic studio and tinsel town braces for more upheaval and job losses. Warner's decline and impending sale – whether it's to Pa»»»

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UPI 12h

Cambodia closes Thai border crossings amid ongoing fighting - UPI.com

Two Thai F-16 fighter jets dropped seven bombs in Pursat Province, Cambodia, and damaged a bridge amid escalating tensions that caused Cambodian officials to close border crossings on Saturday. Photo by Agence Kampuchea Presse/EPA Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Cambodian officials closed all border crossings fro»»»

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Qatar Tribune 13h

Another De Arrascaeta masterclass sees Flamengo set up final with PSG

Tribune News Network Doha Three days after they eased past Cruz Azul to win the FIFA Derby of the Americas, CR Flamengo have collected more silverware as they defeated Pyramids FC 2-0 to win the FIFA Challenger Cup. Victory has also secured the Rio giants a ticket to the final of the FIFA Intercont»»»

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Kuna 14h

UAE advances to Arab Cup semifinals after beating Algeria in penalties

DOHA, Dec 12 (KUNA) -- The UAE national team qualified today, Friday, for the semi-finals of the Arab Cup football tournament (FIFA Qatar 2025), hosted by the Qatari capital, Doha, after defeating their Algerian counterparts 7-6 on penalties.The first half of the match, held at Education City Stadi»»»

UPI 14h

Oil tanker warrant unsealed; Cuba denounces seizure - UPI.com

U.S. officials unsealed the warrant issued ahead of Wednesday's seizure of The Skipper oil tanker as it falsely flew the flag of Guyana in waters off the coast of Venezuela. Screenshot via U.S. Attorney General/UPI | License Photo Dec. 13 (UPI) -- U.S. officials unsealed the warrant issued for the »»»

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Sana 15h

Trump: ISIS attack targeted both Syria and the U.S., retaliation will be severe

Washington, Dec. 13, (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said that the assault that targeted Syrian security forces and U.S. troops near the city of Palmyra earlier today was a terrorist attack perpetrated by the ISIS organization against both the United States and Syria, stressing that the response»»»

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UPI 17h

Belarus releases 123 political prisoners after U.S. eases sanctions - UPI.com

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, pictured at a press conference in January, agreed to release 123 political prisoners on Saturday in exchange for the United States dropping its crippling sanctions against the potash industry in Belarus. File Photo by Belarus President Press Service/EPA-EF»»»

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RT 17h

Democrats release new photos from Epstein estate

US House Democrats released around 100 new photos obtained from the estate of the late disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. The latest batch is part of a Democratic push to force the Justice Department to release the remaining files related to the Epstein case, which Pres»»»

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Al Awsat 17h

Israel Suspends Strike on Southern Lebanon Village After Lebanese Army Request

Israel put a planned strike on a village in southern Lebanon on hold on Saturday after the Lebanese army requested access to the site to “address a breach” of a ceasefire agreement, an Israeli military spokesperson said. Earlier in the day, Israel had issued an evacuation warning for the village of»»»

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Kuna 19h

Erdogan: Planned peace council must address Gaza security problem

ANKARA, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday the scheduled peace council in Gaza must address security problem caused by the Israeli occupation forces.In remarks to reporters aboard a plane while returning home from a visit to Turkmenistan, Erdogan said it is ess»»»

BBC 19h

Israel targets senior Hamas official in deadly Gaza strike

Israel said it killed a senior Hamas commander on Saturday in a strike on a vehicle inside Gaza. In a statement, the Israeli military said it had "struck a key Hamas terrorist" in Gaza City. The Hamas-run Civil Defence spokesman, Mahmoud Basal, told the BBC that four people were killed in the strik»»»

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The Peninsula 19h

Cambodia suspends all border crossings with Thailand

Phnom Penh: Cambodia on Saturday suspended all of its border crossings with Thailand, as the two countries remained locked in a deadly military conflict. "The Royal Government of Cambodia has decided to fully suspend all entry and exit movements at all Cambodia-Thailand border crossings, effective »»»

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Sputnik 20h

Zelensky’s ‘Elections’ Gambit Designed to Muddy the Waters of Trump’s Peace Push

“It’s obvious that he’s trying to evade Trump’s demands to sign an agreement by December 25 ceding certain territories and agreeing to the proposals in Trump’s plan,” military analyst Viktor Litovkin told Sputnik, commenting on Zelensky’s conditional agreement to elections after facing criticism fr»»»

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BBC 21h

Belarus frees 123 prisoners as US lifts sanctions

Belarus has freed 123 prisoners, including prominent opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova, after the US agreed to lift sanctions on the Eastern European country. Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski is also among those who have been freed following talks in Minsk with US President Donald Trump»»»

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RT 21h

Multipolarity is not equality, and it shouldn’t be

The new world order takes shape through pressure, rivalry, and the rise of several commanding powers, not through declarations of equality. Multipolarity emerges as a harsh contest of sovereignty in which only civilization-states with real strength shape events and the rest are pulled into the orbi»»»

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RT 21h

‘No candidates’ for key Ukrainian cabinet posts – Reuters

Ukraine’s government has no active candidates for the vacant post of energy minister, Reuters reported on Friday, citing sources, more than a month after a major corruption scandal forced the dismissal of the previous official. Last month, Ukraine’s Western-backed anti-graft agencies announced the »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 23h

PM Tusk: CPK will now be Port Polska

Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that the Central Transport Hub (CPK) will be renamed “Port Polska,” arguing that the previous name had been “disgraced” by his predecessors and carried negative associations. The decision, unveiled at a government conference, has sparked strong criticism from Ry»»»

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Al Awsat 23h

US, Ukraine to Discuss Ceasefire in Berlin Ahead of European Summit

Germany will host US and Ukrainian delegations over the weekend for talks on a ceasefire in Ukraine, ahead of a summit with European leaders and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Berlin on Monday, a German official said on Saturday. A US official said overnight that President Donald Trump's envoy St»»»

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The Peninsula 23h

US envoy to meet Zelensky, Europe leaders in Berlin this weekend

Kyiv, Ukraine: US President Donald Trump's special envoy will meet with Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders in Berlin this weekend, the White House said, as Washington presses for a plan to end Russia's war with Ukraine. A White House official confirmed to AFP on Friday that Trump's envoy»»»

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