Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives for peace talks at U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, hours before more than 90 Ukrainian drones allegedly targeted Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence in the early hours of Monday. Photo courtesy Ukrainian P»»»

The UAE has expressed its deep regret regarding the statement issued by the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the serious inaccuracies it contained concerning the UAE’s role in the ongoing events in the Republic of Yemen. The UAE categorically rejects any attempt to involve its name in the tensi»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesWhat are the challenges facing the world economy in 2026?Srinivas MazumdaruFrom trade tensions and high debt burdens to fears of an AI stocks bubble, the global economy will face an array of risks that could dampen growth in the new year. https://p.dw.com/p/55gqlThe OECD says t»»»

President Donald Trump has stated that US forces destroyed a “big facility” along the shore of Venezuela, marking what appears to be the first known land strike by the US within the country. On Friday, Trump first mentioned the US military action in an interview on WABC radio, saying, “We just knoc»»»

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic said on Tuesday 2025 had been an extremely difficult year for Serbs in the Autonomous Province of Kosovo-Metohija, and noted that Belgrade would never give up on its people and that it would be fighting everywhe»»»

French right-wing figure Éric Ciotti has called for a national tribute to honour film legend Brigitte Bardot, prompting objections from political opponents on the left. "France has a duty to honour its Marianne," said Ciotti, referring to the emblem of French liberty whose face Bardot was chosen to»»»

Great white sharks in the Mediterranean Sea are in danger of disappearing, with illegal fishing contributing to their decline. This is according to research by US scientists, working in partnership with UK charity Blue Marine Foundation. They say some of the most threatened species - including grea»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday, following threats from US President Donald Trump, that Tehran's response to aggression would be harsh. "The Islamic Republic of Iran's response to any aggression and oppression will be harsh and will make you regret it," Pezesh»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Advisor of Yemeni Presidency says Transitional Council serves regional agendas 30-12-2025 13:02 PM Latest News Urgent News Hadhramaut Triba»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) has announced a series of restrictions on labour buses during the New Year period to ease congestion and improve road safety. According to the advisory, the movement of labour buses will be restricted on Abu Dhabi–Al Ain Road E22 from »»»

The upcoming adoption of the euro as the national currency in Bulgaria from the beginning of 2026 dominates the news media on Tuesday. Many outlets carry articles with practical tips to help people through the transition, or recall the key steps Bulgaria took to join the eurozone. TRANSITION TO EUR»»»

Dubai: Syria has unveiled a series of redesigned banknotes as part of a sweeping monetary reform aimed at stabilising the national currency and restoring confidence in the economy after years of turmoil. The new Syrian pound removes two zeros from the old denomination and abandons portraits of form»»»

Dubai: As the new year dawns, UAE residents are setting meaningful intentions for 2026, with a clear focus on health, family connections and self-care. Residents are prioritising what truly matters after reflecting on the year gone by. Muhammed Ridwan, an Al Ain resident, said he is looking forward»»»

Egypt and Djibouti have signed three strategic cooperation agreements covering maritime transport, logistics infrastructure, and renewable energy, underscoring a growing push to deepen bilateral economic and trade relations and strengthen regional supply chains in the Horn of Africa.The agreements »»»

Egyptian industrial and investment group “Al Masryeen for Industry and Investment”, led by prominent businessman Ahmed Abu Hesheema, has signalled a significant expansion into the Saudi Arabian market, with plans to invest in the energy and agriculture sectors by late 2026 or early 2027. The announ»»»

President Donald Trump warned the US could carry out further military strikes against Iran if it attempts to rebuild its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. He made the remarks to journalists alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Monday. In J»»»

Russian officials have denounced a Ukrainian drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s state residence as an act of “state terrorism,” saying it sought to sabotage ongoing peace efforts between Moscow and Washington. Moscow revealed late on Monday that the Ukrainian military had fired a barrage of»»»

The United Arab Emirates and Nicaragua have strongly condemned the attempted Ukrainian kamikaze drone attack targeting the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Kiev launched 91 long-range strike drones at Putin’s state residence in Novgorod Region on the night of December 28-29, Russian F»»»

The Kremlin on Tuesday said it was ​necessary to develop a dialogue with Iran and urged all parties to refrain from escalation after ‌US President ‌Donald Trump ‌said ⁠Washington ​would ‌support another massive strike on Iran. Flanked by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump suggested on»»»

Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has entered active service, Russia’s Ministry of Defense said Tuesday, as negotiators continue to search for a breakthrough in peace talks to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Troops held a brief ceremony to mark the occasion in neighboring Belarus where »»»

Seoul: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit China from Sunday to meet counterpart Xi Jinping and deepen cooperation, Seoul and Beijing said. Lee and Xi last met in November on the sidelines of the APEC summit in the South Korean city of Gyeongju. Lee's visit will be the first by a South »»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) will visit China next week for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Cheong Wa Dae said Tuesday. In this November photo, the two leaders shake hands ahead of their meeting at the APEC summit in Gyeongju. Photo by Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung will make a»»»

Hamas on Monday confirmed that its longtime spokesman was killed following an Israeli strike in August in war-torn Gaza, the first time the Palestinian militant group publicly acknowledged the death of one of its more prominent figures. The confirmation comes months after Israel said on Aug. 31 tha»»»

Dubai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it had seized five luxury cars, bank lockers, cash worth ₹17 lakh, digital devices, documents and other data linked to Rao Inderjeet Yadav, a wanted criminal now reportedly abroad, and his associates, according to Indian media reports. The seiz»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) visited a factory producing a multiple rocket launcher system, which he described as capable of "annihilating the enemy" through precise and devastating strikes, state media reported Tuesday. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong »»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has toured a factory making new multiple rocket launchers that could target the South, touting their ability to "annihilate the enemy" in a concentrated attack, state media reported Tuesday. The country is still technically at war with the South and "saturation" stri»»»

Dubai: Four people were killed and nine others injured after a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus reversed into pedestrians in Mumbai’s Bhandup area late Monday night, Indian media said. The accident occurred around 10pm near Bhandup West railway station, when the bus allegedly l»»»

Damascus, Dec.30 (SANA) US President Donald Trump praised the efforts of President Ahmed al-Sharaa in leading Syria, expressing hope that Syria and Israel would reach an understanding in the period ahead. US media quoted Trump as making the remarks during a meeting with the Israeli prime minister i»»»

Content warning: this article includes details about the impact of conflict on children in war zones and descriptions of injuries that some readers may find distressing. The first thing was that Abdelrahman's dad was killed. The family home was struck by an Israeli air strike. The boy's mum, Asma a»»»

DOHA: QNB Private Banking continues to strengthen its position as a leading wealth management institution in Qatar and the wider region, following its recognition in 2025 by respected financial publications, including Global Finance and MEED. During the year, QNB was named Best Private Bank in Qata»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran of fresh strikes and said Hamas would have "hell to pay" if it fails to disarm in Gaza, as he presented a united front with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. Speaking at a news conference with Netanyahu in Florida, Trump threatened to "erad»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit China from January 4 to 7 and meet Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, the Blue House said on Tuesday, aiming to keep up ‌momentum to ‌restore ties, Reuters said. Making ‌his ⁠first visit ‌to China since he took office in June, Lee will also discuss plans»»»

On Dec. 30, 2020, Becky Hammon of the San Antonio Spurs made history as the first woman to coach an NBA regular season game when she filled in for Greg Popovich after he was ejected during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers. 1 of 5 | San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon (C) coaches on »»»

The United States hit and destroyed a docking area for alleged Venezuela drug boats, President Donald Trump said Monday, in what could amount to the first land strike of the military campaign against trafficking from Latin America. The US leader's confirmation of the incident comes as he ramps up a»»»

Dubai: From nostalgia-fuelled sequels to bold reboots and emotionally charged dramas, 2025 proved that cinema is far from predictable. Hollywood leaned heavily into legacy franchises and visual spectacle, whilst Bollywood balanced heart, history and reinvention. Whether you watched them for the thr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Saudi Foreign Ministry: We reiterate importance of UAE’s response to Yemen’s request to withdraw its forces within 24 hours 30-12-2025 09:5»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Saudi Foreign Ministry: Actions taken by “brotherly state of United Arab Emirates are extremely dangerous” 30-12-2025 09:53 AM Latest News »»»

A Dubai civil court has ordered a private hospital and four of its doctors to pay Dh2 million in compensation to the husband and two children of a Gulf woman who died during childbirth, after finding they committed a gross medical error that led directly to her death. The ruling follows a final cri»»»

On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Ukraine had launched an attack on the Russian presidential residence in the Novgorod Region. Following the attack on Putin's residence carried out by Ukraine, global leaders have condemned the Ukrainian assault.PakistanPakistan believes th»»»

Bangladesh has declared three days of state mourning for former prime minister Khaleda Zia, with her funeral to be held on Wednesday. Zia, aged 80, died in hospital on Tuesday morning. Also Read: Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80Interim leader Muhamm»»»

A Saudi-led coalition said Tuesday it had carried out air strikes on weapons and combat vehicles being unloaded in Yemen from ships arriving from the United Arab Emirates, as tensions deepen between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi-backed factions battling for control of the country’s south. A Saudi-led coalit»»»

Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said. It was also the first time that the three-year temperature average broke through the threshold set in the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting warming to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 »»»

DOHA (Sputnik) - The Saudi-led Arab coalition announced the end of its military operation in the port of Al Mukalla in eastern Yemen after strikes on military cargo destined for the Southern Transitional Council forces. "The limited military operation in the port of Al Mukalla has been completed, a»»»

Precious metals extended losses Tuesday on profit-taking after hitting recent records, while equities fluctuated in quiet trade as investors wound down ahead of the New Year break. Traders were taking it easy in the last few days of 2025 following a stellar 12 months that have seen tech firms push »»»

Doha: The Ministry of Labour (MoL), represented by the Qualifying and Skills Development Department, has participated in the Winter Edition of the “My Career-My Future” job-shadowing programme. The event is organised by Qatar Career Development Centre (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation in collabor»»»

DOHA: Doha took centre stage in global diplomacy, innovation, and development throughout 2025 as Qatar hosted an unprecedented series of high-profile international conferences and forums, reinforcing its position as a key global convener of dialogue on the most pressing issues of the 21st century. »»»

UN ambassadors criticised Israel during an emergency Security Council meeting on Monday, condemning its unilateral recognition of Somaliland as a violation of sovereignty and international law. Several delegates called the move morally reprehensible and rejected any proposal to relocate Palestinian»»»

Dubai: Beyoncé has officially joined the world’s billionaire entertainers, according to Forbes, marking another milestone in a career that has long transcended music. With a fortune now exceeding $1 billion, she becomes just the fifth musician to reach 10-figure status, joining her husband Jay-Z, T»»»

Doha: Hamad Port is rapidly solidifying its status as a major regional transhipment hub, playing an increasingly pivotal role in Qatar’s logistics-led economic growth and broader Vision 2030 diversification strategy. According to industry analysts and recent official data, rising volumes of transit»»»

DOHA: Doha is gearing up to host the ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), a premier global defence and security event, set to take place from January 19 to 22, 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Held under the esteemed p»»»