The University of Oklahoma has removed a graduate instructor from her teaching duties after a student challenged her grade on an essay that cited the Bible as a source. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo Dec. 24 (UPI) -- The University of Oklahoma relieved a raduate teaching assistant of »»»

Dubai: India’s civil aviation ministry has granted initial clearances to two new airlines, weeks after mass flight cancellations by market leader IndiGo exposed concerns over limited competition in the country’s rapidly expanding aviation sector. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques &»»»

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Mleiha Dairy Factory on Wednesday, marking a major milestone in the emirate’s food security journey. The factory, spanning 20,000 square metres, has a production capac»»»

Algeria's parliament unanimously approved on Wednesday a law declaring France's colonisation of the country a crime, and demanding an apology and reparations. Standing in the chamber, lawmakers wearing scarves in the colors of the national flag chanted "long live Algeria" as they applauded the pass»»»

New Delhi: As toxic smog envelops Delhi, India's Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has highlighted the alarming levels of air pollution in the city. He pointed out on Tuesday that the transport sector plays a significant role in exacerbating this crisis and emphasized the urgent»»»

An oil tanker is seen from the Lake Maracaibo boardwalk in Maracaibo, Venezuela, on December 17. The state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela said exports of crude oil and its derivatives are proceeding normally after the United States ordered a total blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering»»»

Damascus, Dec 24 (SANA) The Central Authority for Control and Inspection revealed on Wednesday a significant financial corruption case at the Syrian Grain Corporation, amounting to more than nine billion Syrian pounds, involving a former minister from the era of the ousted regime. According to a st»»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality on Wednesday announced that it has issued guidelines on the regulation of single-use products as the emirate will enter the final phase of ban on single-use plastic products in one week. The municipality announced that the final phase of the Executive Council Resolution No»»»

Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit. The giant Christmas tree that was absent during the Israel-Hamas war returned on Wednesday, overlooking a parade of scouts playing songs on bagpipes. The city where »»»

The European Union, France and Germany condemned US visa bans on European citizens combating online hate and ​disinformation, with Brussels saying on Wednesday it could "respond swiftly and decisively" against the "unjustified measures". US President Donald Trump's administration imposed visa bans »»»

Israeli occupation forces ramped up aggression in southern Syria, staging attacks on citizens in Quneitra and carrying out more incursions in the area as well as Daraa. SANA news agency reported an Israeli occupation patrol, consisting of two vehicles, a Hilux and a military Hummer, fired smoke bom»»»

Dubai: Kuwait has set the cost of entry and visit visas at KD 10 per month under new executive regulations governing the residence of foreigners, which came into force on Tuesday, December 23, according to local media reports. The changes were introduced under Ministerial Decision No. 2249/2025, is»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, on Wednesday affirmed the strength of Lebanese–Iraqi relations during a meeting at Baabda Palace with the special envoy of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, praising Iraq’s continued support for Lebanon. Aoun noted that the $20 million reconstruction init»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's EXPO 2027 Commissioner Jagoda Lazarevic, who is also minister of internal and external trade, EXPO 2027 Director Danilo Jerinic and Russia's EXPO 2027 Commissioner Alexey Gruzdev signed on Wednesday a contract on Russia's participation in Specialised EXPO 2027 Belgrade. The cont»»»

Dubai: The Riyadh Public Transport Authority has announced new pricing for annual tickets on the Riyadh Metro, along with term tickets for students, effective from January 1, 2026, as part of efforts to enhance transport services and ease daily travel across the Saudi capital. In a statement, the a»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc extends greetings on Christmas and New Year: The national priority today is to end Isr»»»

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri extended his Christmas greetings, highlighting the Palestinian suffering as well as the resilience in south Lebanon in face of the Israeli aggression. In a statement on the occasion, Speaker Berri Christmas offered “warmest congratulations and best wishes to »»»

Doha: Sidra Medicine has announced the successful completion of its first pediatric allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), marking an important milestone in its mission to deliver advanced, life-saving care for children with complex and high-risk conditions. A first for Qatar, t»»»

Dubai: On a cold winter evening, when the air is still and the sky feels especially clear, the stars often seem to shine a little brighter. It is not just imagination. Astronomers say winter really does offer some of the sharpest and most striking views of the night sky. According to the Jeddah Ast»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation army: Officer lightly hurt by explosive device in southern Gaza’s Rafah 24-12-2025 15:37 PM Latest News Urgent News Isra»»»

Consumption of home-produced rakia in Bulgaria is steadily declining, while younger generations are increasingly distancing themselves from alcohol altogether. These are among the key findings of the latest study by the Spirits Bulgaria association, presented by Ralitsa Skorcheva-Slavova. According»»»

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation’s Rumailah Hospital has achieved a major international milestone after its Department of Geriatrics became the first service worldwide outside the United Kingdom to receive Developmental Accreditation from the Memory Services National Accreditation Programme (MSNAP) »»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality on Wednesday announced that it has issued a comprehensive guide on the regulation of single-use products as the emirate will enter the final phase of ban on single-use plastic products in one week. The municipality announced that the final phase of the Executive Council Re»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali spoke with world-renowned US economist Jeffrey Sachs about geopolitical trends and challenges facing small countries like Serbia. "I am pleased to have had an opportunity to speak with world-renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs and hea»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Wednesday that it had prevented a terrorist attack planned by Ukrainian special services to blow up the Transneft oil pipeline in Russia's Tyumen region. "It has been established that the suspect was recruited by a Ukrainian terr»»»

Amman, Dec. 24 (SANA) Trade relations between Jordan and Syria have grown remarkably during the first ten months of this year. According to data from Jordan’s Department of Statistics published by the Jordanian news agency Petra, Jordanian exports to Syria reached 203 million dinars, compared to 46»»»

The Jazan Festival 2026 will launch on Thursday in a carnival anticipated by thousands of visitors from within the region and beyond. The festival will open with a grand celebratory parade starting at 3:45 p.m. along the Jazan city waterfront, signaling the start of an entertainment and cultural se»»»

Taipei: A shallow 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Wednesday evening, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake struck at 5:47 pm (0947 GMT) at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) in Taitung county, USGS said. Earlier, Taiwan's Ce»»»

The Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) of Kyrgyzstan adopted in three readings the bill «On Amendments to certain legislative acts in the spheres of education, science, and healthcare.» The document was initiated by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. According to First Deputy Minister of Health Ai»»»

Damascus, Dec. 24 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday that the Anti-Narcotics Branch operating in the Syrian desert (Badia) foiled an attempt to smuggle narcotic substances to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan using balloons prepared for aerial transport. In a statement publish»»»

Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah Police have launched more than 115 integrated digital awareness campaigns since 2023 as part of their ongoing efforts to enhance safety and security in cyberspace. The campaigns were implemented under the “Digital Quality of Life” initiative and focus on promoting best digital»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Internal and External Trade Jagoda Lazarevic and Japanese Ambassador to Belgrade Akira Imamura signed on Wednesday a Serbia-Japan agreement on mutual promotion and protection of investments, aimed at further strengthening and completing the legal framework for advance»»»

The governments and media elites of the West pride themselves on providing and promoting freedom of thought, opinion, and debate. Together with a selective feminism that easily sacrifices the women of, say, Libya, Iraq, and Palestine, and a very odd understanding of “democracy” that includes the us»»»

Rome: Italian regulators ordered Meta on Wednesday to open its WhatsApp chat platform to rival AI chatbots as it and EU authorities pursue a probe that the US tech giant is abusing its dominant market position. Meta has integrated Meta AI across the company's platforms, which include Facebook and I»»»

Dubai: Astronomers at the Seal Astronomical Observatory in the Abu Dhabi desert have released a detailed new image of the "Christmas Tree Cluster" and Cone Nebula following a month-long deep-space imaging project. The final composite, which required 35 hours of exposure time to complete, captures N»»»

In a year when international travel and global education are witnessing a sharp rebound, UAE-based consultancy Travo.ae has emerged as a key enabler in accelerating outbound mobility — helping residents secure visas and university placements faster than ever before. Industry insiders note a growing»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar welcomes the agreement on the exchange of prisoners and detainees in Yemen, which was signed in the Omani capital, Muscat, and considers it an important step towards addressing humanitarian issues and advancing efforts to achieve security and stability. The Ministry »»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today announced Dr. Nabil Seidah as the winner of the Great Arab Minds Award in Medicine for 2025. In a post on social media, Mohammed bin Rashid announced the winner saying: »»»

By the end of November 2025, household and NPISH (non-profit institutions serving households) deposits in Bulgaria reached 100.881 billion leva, marking a 15.8 percent rise compared with the same month in 2024, according to a report by the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) on December 23. The growth in»»»

Dubai continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s most desirable destinations for luxury real estate, attracting internationally renowned figures who seek exclusivity, architectural excellence, and elevated lifestyles. The latest global icon to join this elite circle is Vinícius Júni»»»

VRNJACKA BANJA - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday he had still not seen a solution for Serbia's Russian-majority owned oil company NIS that would satisfy both the Serbian and the Russian side, and noted that extending a deadline for the completion of talks on a sale of the Russi»»»

MANSCAPED, the global men’s grooming company known for redefining modern self-care, has officially appointed Dubai-based Monster Middle East (MME) as its exclusive distributor for the GCC. The partnership marks MANSCAPED’s entry into physical retail in the region and establishes the United Arab Emi»»»

Jesse Romero, a conservative Catholic podcaster, has some choice words for Pope Leo XIV. "The Pope should tell us how to get to heaven," says Romero. "He has no authority over the government; he has to stay in his lane." As a Donald Trump supporter, he is angry about criticism made by the American-»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky countenanced giving up territory in exchange for peace for the first time, via a free economic zone mechanism, as he laid out the detail of a plan fleshed out in talks in Florida at the weekend. File photo by Nadja Wohlleben/EPA Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Ukrainian Pres»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced the closure of the Mesaimeer Interchange Tunnel for traffic coming from Mesaieed Road towards Rawdat Al Khail Street. The closure will be in place for a duration of eight hours on Friday and Saturday, December 26 and 27, 2025, from 2am to »»»

At first light in Tanzania's main city Dar es Salaam, some of its six million residents begin their day with a frantic search for water. Christmas is approaching, but the festive mood is dampened by the dry pipes, as the city experiences serious water shortages. In some homes, plastic containers ar»»»

The lighting Sunday of what organizers billed as Greece’s largest Christmas tree, near the entrance to the Samaria Gorge on Crete, went viral, drew thousands of spectators and then sparked backlash and official action. Critics called the 43-meter metal structure out of place beside a national park.»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday preservation of peace and stability was the most significant task for the coming period and that the fight for Serbia's territorial integrity and accelerated economic activities were the second and third most important goals, respectiv»»»

Dubai: Platinum surged to a fresh all-time high above $2,300 an ounce Wednesday, trading at $2,331.30 by 6:09 am GMT on tight global supplies, elevated borrowing costs and tariff hedging. The metal climbed for a 10th straight session, its longest streak since 2017, and has rocketed over 150% this y»»»