TAP 2m

EcAp Med Plus project launched in Tunisia; national committee for ecological monitoring to be established

Tunis, Dec 23 (TAP) — A national committee in charge of implementing the Integrated Monitoring and Assessment Programme (IMAP) will be established shortly in Tunisia.The initiative was announced during a technical consultation meeting convened on...»»»

Qatar Tribune 2m

Qatar takes part in child online safety conference in Azerbaijan

BAKU: The State of Qatar has taken part in an international conference in Azerbaijan focused on protecting children from harmful content in the digital environment, as concerns grow globally over online risks facing young people. The conference was held in the capital, Baku, and brought together of»»»

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Kathimerini 4m

French Navy releases footage of raid on Greek-owned vessel carrying tons of cocaine

The French Navy has released video footage from a raid carried out on December 14 by French commandos on a Greek-owned fishing vessel in the Atlantic Ocean that was transporting tons of cocaine. The target was the fishing vessel Ourania A, whose owner is believed to be the so-called “Greek Escobar,»»»

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RT 8m

Jet carrying Libya’s top brass crashes in Türkiye – media

The Dassault Falcon 50 private jet carrying senior Libyan military officials is feared to have crashed, southwest of the Turkish capital city of Ankara, local media reported late on Tuesday. The delegation were in Türkiye for talks earlier in the day. Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirm»»»

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BBC 10m

Trump travelled on Epstein's plane more than previously thought, prosecutor says

US President Donald Trump was listed as a passenger on the private jet of late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein eight times between 1993 and 1996, a new email released by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) says. "Donald Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet many more times than previously h»»»

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Gulf News 15m

Jet carrying Libyan army chief vanishes from radar over Ankara

Dubai: Turkish authorities temporarily closed airspace over the capital on Tuesday night after losing radio contact with a private jet believed to be carrying Libya’s chief of the general staff, prompting an emergency response and heightened concern over the aircraft’s whereabouts. According to Tur»»»

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Kathimerini 16m

Heavy pre-Christmas traffic reported across Athens

Authorities reported heavy traffic congestion across most of Athens’ main roads on Tuesday night, as pre-Christmas shopping activity and holiday travel intensifies with residents heading to holiday destinations. Traffic is particularly heavy along Kifissos and Kifissias avenues, officials said, wit»»»

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UPI 25m

Russell Brand charged with new allegations of rape, sexual assault - UPI.com

Two new allegations against British Actor Russell Brand have emerged. One woman alleges rape and another sexual assault. He faces trial for five other sexual assault charges. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Dec. 23 (UPI) -- Actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with two »»»

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UPI 25m

Nicaragua bans entry of Bibles, books, newspapers, cameras - UPI.com

Travelers going to Nicaragua are being warned they cannot bring Bibles, other books, newspapers and cameras into the county. File Photo by Jorge Torres/EPA Dec. 23 (UPI) -- International transportation companies that operate routes to Nicaragua have been required to post notices warning passengers »»»

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UPI 25m

3 escaped DeKalb County, Ga., inmates captured in Florida - UPI.com

Dec. 23 (UPI) -- Florida law enforcement on Tuesday captured three DeKalb County, Ga., Jail inmates a day after they escaped custody from the facility that serves Atlanta and DeKalb and Fulton Counties. The captured inmates were Stevenson Charles, 24; Usef Minor, 31; and Naod Yohannes, 25. The U.S.»»»

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Kuna 34m

Kuwait SC secures 17th Amir Cup title after defeating Al-Arabi SC 2-0

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- In a thrilling final, Kuwait SC triumphed over their rivals Al-Arabi SC with a decisive 2-0 victory, clinching the prestigious Amir Cup title for the 2024-2025 season.This remarkable achievement marks the club's 17th time lifting the coveted trophy, drawing them level with »»»

Kuna 34m

Kuwait Amir congratulates Kuwait SC on Amir title

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kuwait Sports Club Khaled Ali Al-Ghanim on winning His Highness the Amir Cup after defeating Al-Arabi SC in the final for the 2»»»

Kuna 34m

Kuwait Crown Prince congratulates Kuwait SC on winning Amir Cup

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kuwait Sports Club Khaled Ali Al-Ghanim on winning His Highness the Amir Cup after defeating Al-Arabi SC in the final for »»»

UPI 37m

Greta Thunberg arrested in London for holding protest sign - UPI.com

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg was arrested Tuesday for holding a protest sign in support of Palestine Action hunger strikers. The group was named a terrorist organization by the United Kingdom. File photo by Andy Rain/EPA Dec. 23 (UPI) -- London police arrested Swedish activist Gret»»»

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UPI 37m

Powerball set for record $1.7B draw on Christmas Eve - UPI.com

A New York State Lottery PowerBall lottery sign displayed Monday as the jackpot $1.6 billion payout hit a new record in New York City. The Powerball jackpot jumped to an estimated $1.6 billion ahead of Monday night's drawing, making it the fifth-largest prize in U.S. lottery history. Photo by John »»»

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Gulf News 37m

Doctors perform life-saving surgery on Kerala roadside

In a dramatic act of courage and quick thinking, doctors in Kerala carried out an emergency surgical procedure on a roadside, saving a critically injured accident victim when there was no time to reach a hospital. With no operation theatre or medical equipment on hand, the doctors improvised, using»»»

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RT 44m

China rebukes Ukraine over sanctions ‘mistakes’

Beijing has urged Ukraine to “immediately correct its mistakes” after Kiev signaled it would impose new sanctions on Chinese individuals, a spokesman from China’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky said on Monday that Kiev is preparing several new sanctions packages by th»»»

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Gulf News 52m

Dubai court orders woman to pay Dh4.3 million over fake crypto deal

A Dubai court has ordered a woman to pay Dh4.3 million in compensation after she was found guilty of defrauding an investor of $1 million through a fake cryptocurrency deal, carried out in collusion with her fugitive husband. The case dates back to when the investor met a man who claimed to own an »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sharjah Coop adopts AI solutions in drive for smart retail transformation

Sharjah: Sharjah Coop has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with LEAFIO, a global provider of AI-powered retail solutions, as part of its drive to accelerate digital transformation and enhance operational efficiency. Under the agreement, the cooperative will deploy the LEAFIO AI Retail Platf»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

GCC Secretary-General welcomes Muscat agreement on prisoner exchange in Yemen

Riyadh: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) HE Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi, welcomed the agreement concerning the exchange of prisoners in Yemen, which was signed today in Muscat, the capital of Oman. The Secretary-General commended the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the S»»»

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UPI 1h

Illicit economies, organized crime worsen Amazon deforestation in 2025 - UPI.com

Agents of the National Security Force burn illegal mining equipment during an operation by Brazilian authorities against the advance of deforestation and illegal mining in the Itaituba II Environmental Forest, Brazil, in 2023. The surroundings of Itaituba, in the state of Para in northern Brazil, i»»»

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TAP 1h

CTN amends “Carthage” and “Tanit” vessel schedules due to adverse weather in Mediterranean

Tunis, Dec 23 (TAP) - The Tunisian Navigation Company (CTN) announced adjustments to the itineraries of the vessels Carthage and Tanit between December 25 and 27, 2025, due to adverse weather in Mediterranean basin.The company confirmed in a...»»»

Gulf News 1h

Dubai Police launch ‘Speak Out’ campaign to protect women

Dubai: Dubai Police has launched the ‘Speak Out’ community awareness campaign, urging women to report abuse and assuring them of full legal protection, as part of the UAE’s designation of 2026 as the Year of the Family. Led by the General Department of Human Rights, in collaboration with the Genera»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Jackson strikes twice as Senegal cruise to AFCON victory

Tangiers: Bayern Munich striker Nicolas Jackson grabbed a brace as Senegal eased to a 3-0 victory over Botswana in the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday. Jackson, on loan at the Bundesliga giants from Chelsea, struck either side of half-time in Tangier, with Cherif Ndiaye completing the scoring late»»»

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Kuna 1h

Arab League commends Yemen's prisoner swap deal

CAIRO, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- The Arab League has welcomed the agreement signed in the capital of Oman, Muscat, on Tuesday on the exchange of prisoners in Yemen.In a statement, the Cairo-based League said it is a key humanitarian step that should be followed and boosted by other initiatives for the relea»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Arab Book Award sets January 27 for announcement of third iteration winners

Doha: The Arab Book Award announced that January 27, 2026, will mark the announcement of the winners and their crowning in its third iteration. The ceremony will be attended by dignitaries, as well as a contingent of academics and intellectuals from Qatar and across the Arab world. Professor Dr. Ha»»»

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