Vice President JD Vance framed the Trump administration’s domestic priorities at a Turning Point USA event this week, declaring that helping older Americans retire with dignity outweighs spending on foreign aid to Ukraine. "We help older Americans in retirement, including by ending taxes on Social »»»

US special envoy Steve Witkoff called weekend talks in Florida “productive and constructive” as officials from the US, Europe, and Ukraine worked to align positions. President Donald Trump pushes for a quick end to the nearly four-year conflict, but Russia wants to keep seized Ukrainian land. Talks»»»

South East Asia's top diplomats are set to meet Monday in Malaysia to end deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia that have killed at least 41 people and displaced close to one million others. They will seek to revive a ceasefire that was brokered in July by Malaysia as chair of the Ass»»»

Indian expat Rakesh Kumar Kodwani has struck luck in a Big Ticket draw, winning Dh100,000 consolation prize after years of hopeful attempts. Also Read: First-time lucky: Indian tailor in Dubai buys Big Ticket in his name, wins Dh100,000Kodwani, 37, has been living in Dubai with his family since 201»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai surged to a new all-time high on Monday morning, tracking the global rally that has pushed the precious metal to its strongest levels in more than four decades. At 7:45 am in Dubai, the 24-karat variety stood at Dh526.50 a gram, while 22-karat gold was priced at Dh487.50»»»

The US Coast Guard is pursuing an oil ⁠tanker in international waters near Venezuela in what would be the third in less than a week, officials said Sunday, as US President Donald Trump increases pressure on the South American nation. The move comes a week after Trump announced a "blockade" of all o»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Liwa International Festival 2026 kicked off in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra Region, opening 23 days of high-octane sport, cultural celebrations, and family entertainment set against the dramatic backdrop of Liwa’s golden dunes. The festival’s sporting programme began with a thr»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg as part of his working visit to Russia. The two sides discussed key bilateral issues and noted the high level of strategic partnership and alliance between the two countries. The press service of the Pres»»»

Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak lost a bid Monday to have his jail term changed to house arrest, a setback ahead of a separate verdict this week tied to the country's 1MDB scandal. Najib, 72, is serving a six-year jail term for corruption linked to the plunder of Malaysia's sovereign wealth fun»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Construction, Nurdan Oruntaev, participated in an event in Urumqi, China, dedicated to establishing direct supplies of construction materials between companies in the two countries. More than 30 major construction companies from Kyrgyzstan and over 70 manufacturers from Uru»»»

The maker of the popular Jim Beam bourbon whiskey says it will halt production at its main site in Kentucky for all of next year. The distillery will stay closed while the firm takes "the opportunity to invest in site enhancements," it told to the BBC in a statement on Sunday. "We are always assess»»»

He's played on some of the biggest stages in the world in the Premier League, but Alex Iwobi believes the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) is a "special" experience. The tournament will see 24 teams battling for the continental crown across the next couple of weeks. Fulham midfielder Iwobi will repres»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set to experience generally stable but variable weather conditions until Thursday, with partly cloudy skies, increasing humidity at night, and a growing chance of fog or mist in internal areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. On Monday, skies will be partly cloudy»»»

Gold prices shot to a record high on Monday as investors grow increasingly optimistic the US Federal Reserve will continue to cut interest rates through next year. The precious metal hit a peak of $4,383.76 in early trade as a string of data last week pointing to further weakness in the US labour m»»»

The US Coast Guard was pursuing another allegedly sanctioned tanker on Sunday, a US official told AFP, as Washington ramps up its pressure campaign targeting Venezuela's vital oil sector. The "active pursuit" in the Caribbean Sea was happening a day after the Coast Guard seized its second vessel of»»»

Nigerian authorities say they have secured the release of the remaining 130 schoolchildren kidnapped from a Catholic boarding school in the country's central Niger state. Nigeria's federal government described the latest release as a "moment of triumph and relief", after one of the country's worst »»»

Even as the United States is embarked on a bitter rivalry with China over the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI), Chinese technology is quietly making inroads into the US market. Despite considerable geopolitical tensions, Chinese open-source AI models are winning over a growing number of p»»»

The French presidency said Sunday that it welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to speak with President Emmanuel Macron over the war in Ukraine, adding that the conditions for such talks would be determined in coming days. In an interview published earlier Sunday, a Kremin spokesm»»»

The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.6 billion, making it one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history, Powerball officials said Sunday. No ticket matched all six winning numbers on Saturday — white balls 4, 5, 28, 52, 69 and red Powerball 20. That sets up the fifth-largest U.S.»»»

The Association of Southeast Asian (Asean) foreign ministers are set to meet Monday in Malaysia for crisis talks aimed at halting deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, which pressed on despite regional and international diplomacy. Renewed fighting between the two neighbours this mont»»»

Dubai: Indian property developers are expanding their presence in the UAE at a faster pace, drawn by regulatory clarity, strong demand from global buyers and a market structure that rewards execution over scale. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Executives from Indian re»»»

US and Ukrainian envoys issued a joint statement on Sunday that hailed "productive and constructive" talks in Miami but did not announce any apparent breakthrough in efforts to end the war with Russia. Top representatives from both Ukraine and Russia, as well as Kyiv's European allies, have been in»»»

Christmas markets are not just tradition across Europe, they are big businesses that give cities a huge economic boost every December. For Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, it is an effective way of attracting tourists outside of the country's main summer season. The words "tourism" and "Croatia" are»»»

As helicopters circled overhead, sirens descended on her suburb, and people ran screaming down her street on 14 December, Mary felt a grim sense of deja vu. "That was when I knew there was something seriously wrong – again," she says, her eyes brimming with tears. Mary - who did not want to give he»»»

The European Commission has barred the Brussels-based outlet Euractiv from its background briefings over critical reporting on the “EU bubble,” according to editor-in-chief Matthew Karnitschnig. Practically every media outlet with a sizeable EU bureau depends on the largesse of powerbrokers, bloc m»»»

Signs for the Powerball lottery jackpot are displayed on Second Avenue in New York City, in 2023. The grand prize has climbed to $1.6 billion for Saturday's jackpot after 45 consecutive drawings with no winners. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 21 (UPI) -- The Powerball jackpot»»»

The US town of Bristol, population around 44,000, is a divided community. Split between Virginia and Tennessee, the state line runs literally down main street. While both sides have much in common, there is one major difference - abortion is illegal in Tennessee. This has been the case since the 20»»»

MUSCAT, Dec 21 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's national shooting team began its participation in the Arab Pistol and Rifle Shooting Championship, which kicked off on Sunday in the Omani capital, Muscat, by winning a silver medal in the 10m Air Rifle - Women's Team event.Bahrain's shooters claimed the gold medal»»»

AMMAN, Dec 21 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Ambassador to Jordan, Hamad Al-Marri, said Sunday that the participation of Kuwaiti visual artists in international exhibition in Jordan, represents a distinguished Kuwaiti presence on the Arab art scene, and reflects the deep and strong relations between Kuwait and»»»

Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, has topped the list of safest cities for 2025, followed by other secure global destinations with low crime and high safety scores, as per CEO World. Also Read: Abu Dhabi among world’s safest, happiest cities, new survey reveals300 cities rankedAbu Dhabi claim»»»

Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard attends the National Day of Reflection vigil and commemoration for the victims and survivors of the Bondi Massacre at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, 21 December 2025. Photo by Dean Lewins/EPA Dec. 21 (UPI) -- Seven days after a mass shooting devastate»»»

Late one night last month Iang Za Kim heard explosions in a neighbouring village, then fighter jets flying overhead. She ran out of her home to see smoke rising from a distance. "We were terrified. We thought the junta's planes would bomb us too. So we grabbed what we could – some food and clothes »»»

The United States has attempted to intercept a third oil tanker linked to Venezuela in less than two weeks, with the US Coast Guard reportedly in “active pursuit” of a vessel in international waters in the Caribbean Sea, according to American officials cited by Reuters and other outlets. US officia»»»

1 of 3 | House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, said Sunday that he expects the House to pass a three-year extension of tax credits for people buy health insurance through Affordable Care Act exchanges. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 21 (UPI) -- House Minority Leader Rep. Hakee»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo) concluded its inaugural edition after four days filled with musical and military performances hosted at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), drawing an impressive audience of 14,237 visitors from various»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As Qatar hosted the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) earlier this month, students from Qatar Foundation (QF) schools participated in the Arabic Language Day celebration held as part of the conf»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby initiative participated in the Al Sharq Youth 9th International Conference 2025, marking a further step in expanding its regional engagement and reinforcing its role as a platform for Arabic-language knowledge, creativity and innovation. BilArab»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future – a member of Qatar Foundation – and UN-Habitat Regional Office for Arab States have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Arab Ministerial Forum on Housing and Urban Development, establishing a strategic partnership to a»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) unveiled the details of the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work on Sunday. This came during a press conference attended by a contingent of national leaders, representatives of public agencies, civil society institutions, and media »»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) unveiled the details of the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work on Sunday. This came during a press conference attended by a contingent of national leaders, representatives of public agencies, civil society institutions, and media »»»

The US Coast Guard is in "active pursuit" of another vessel in international waters near Venezuela, an official has told the BBC's US partner CBS News, as tensions in the region continue to escalate. US authorities have already seized two oil tankers this month - one of them on Saturday. Sunday's p»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo) concluded its inaugural edition after four days filled with musical and military performances hosted at Katara Cultural Village, drawing an impressive audience of 14,237 visitors from various nationalities. T»»»

Satyendra Pathak Doha Lotus has introduced an extensive refinement of its Emeya Hyper-GT model range for the new model year, unveiling a clearer naming convention, enhanced equipment levels, and broader customisation options. The global update coincides with Lotus’ strengthened presence in Qatar, m»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its humanitarian and development efforts, Qatar Red Crescent (QRCS) has launched activities under a project to enhance livelihoods for poor families affected by conflicts and disasters in Afghanistan. This initiative is implemented in partnership with the Minist»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties is bringing back Baraha Cinema for its third edition, continuing a tradition that began in Msheireb more than half a century ago. From December 25 to January 3, 2026, Barahat Msheireb will once again host an outdoor cinema experience featuring family fi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of efforts to strengthen community partnerships and unify initiatives serving targeted groups, the Orphan Care Centre (Dreama), one of the centres under the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, has signed a strategic cooperation protocol with the Qatar Red Crescent So»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Today, 14 young professionals from the Namangan region of Uzbekistan arrived in Qatar to embark on a transformative 10-month training programme at University of Doha for Science and Technology. Upon completion, these individuals will become certified trainers at the newly »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) celebrated Qatar National Day 2025 through a vibrant cultural and heritage event organised by the Communications and Public Relations Department in collaboration with several university departments, centres and student clubs. The celebration attracted»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani visited the headquarters of Qatar Rail and reviewed the company’s key operational achievements for 2025 and its 2026 business plan with senior and executive management. The visit also covered future»»»

Tribune News network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), through Qatar Digital Academy and in collaboration with Microsoft, organised two awareness sessions under the SMEs Go Digital Programme at the Digital Centre of Excellence.The sessions aimed to support SMEs »»»