RT 35m

Hamas denies responsibility for Rafah blast

Hamas has denied responsibility for a bomb blast that struck an Israeli armored vehicle in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, and has asked the international community to put pressure on Israel to comply with a ceasefire agreement. The US-brokered ceasefire, which took effect in Gaza on October 10, ca»»»

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RT 35m

North Korea shows off its first nearly-complete nuclear submarine (PHOTO)

Pyongyang has shared new images of its first nearly completed nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally inspected the vessel. Kim hailed its construction as an “epoch-making crucial change,” the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Thursday. »»»

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BBC 45m

Zelensky hails 'new ideas' on peace after talks with US envoys

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has given a positive assessment of a conversation he had with US envoys on how to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Zelensky said Thursday's call with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, which lasted nearky an hour, had yielded "new ideas in terms of formats, meetings,»»»

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UPI 51m

Trump ballroom plans to undergo review in January - UPI.com

The National Capital Planning Commission will review the Trump administration's plans to modernize the White House's East Wing, including ballroom construction, during a Jan. 8 meeting. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 25 (UPI) -- The National Capital Planning Commission has added»»»

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Qatar Tribune 57m

Msheireb Properties, U Events partner to showcase Al Jazeera Orchestra at Barahat Msheireb

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties and U Events have announced a cultural partnership that will bring the acclaimed Al Jazeera Orchestra & Choir to Barahat Msheireb for a two-night musical premiere. Scheduled for January 15 and 16, 2026, from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm, the Baraha Musical Conce»»»

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Qatar Tribune 57m

QF’s Academic Bridge Program hosts inspirational lecture series

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Academic Bridge Program (ABP), part of its Pre-University Education, launched the “Inspirational Lectures Series” during the current academic year, reaffirming its commitment to enriching students’ educational experiences and connecting them with inspiri»»»

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Qatar Tribune 57m

‘MoM seeks to transform cleanliness froma service into a way of life and culture’

QNA Doha The Public Cleanliness Department at the Ministry of Municipality organised the first National Forum on Public Cleanliness on Thursday, under the slogan ‘Towards a Clean, Smart and Sustainable City,’ with broad participation from government agencies, private sector partners, universities, »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

MoM launches National Smart Hygiene Award

QNA Doha The Ministry of Municipality (MoM), represented by the Public Hygiene Department, on Thursday announced the launch of the “National Smart Hygiene Award,” the first of its kind this year, as part of its efforts to promote innovation and develop the public hygiene sector using modern technol»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

AL MISNAD MEETS JAPAN’S ASSISTANT FOREIGN MINISTER

AL MISNAD MEETS JAPAN'S ASSISTANT FOREIGN MINISTER Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Assistant Minister and Director-General of the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Keiichi Iwamot»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Ooredoo’s eSIM solution to advance IoT connectivity

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo Qatar, the nation’s leading telecommunications provider, has announced the launch of its new eSIM solution for Internet of Things (IoT) Devices, developed to support enterprises in simplifying device management, enhancing security, and scaling IoT operations across»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar launches spring holiday activity centers to promote students’ skills

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched a series of seasonal student activity centers as part of its spring holiday programme for 2025. The initiative, which runs until December 31, aims to help students make productive use of their school break by developing sk»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

MoEHE hosts crisis management simulation exercise

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), represented by the Planning, Policies, and Innovation Department, organized a crisis management simulation exercise with the participation of approximately 140 officials and staffers at the ministry. This exercise aimed to enhance ins»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qur’anic Botanic Garden and Herfah Programme revive traditional craft with new Dye Plants Garden

Tribune News Network Doha The Qur’anic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), has collaborated with Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Herfah Programme to develop the first Dye Plants Garden at the historic Al Khater house in Education City. This initiative bridges traditional »»»

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UPI 1h

Turkish police arrest 115 ISIS members to thwart Christmas, New Year attacks - UPI.com

Istanbul officials on Thursday announced they detained 115 suspected members of ISIS who were planning terror attacks in Turkey aimed at mostly non-Muslim people at Christmas and New Year events, such as the Christmas mass at Saint Antuan Church pictured in 2022. File Photo by Erdem Sahin/EPA Dec. »»»

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UPI 1h

Polish Air Force intercepts Russian military aircraft over Baltic Sea - UPI.com

The Polish Air Force scrambled fighter jets to intercept a Russian military reconnaissance aircraft near Polish airspace over the Baltic Sea on Thursday amid heightened tensions in Eastern Europe. Photo by Jakub Karczmarczyk/EPA Dec. 25 (UPI) -- Polish Air Force fighters intercepted a Russian milit»»»

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TAP 1h

Council of Ministers considers draft organic laws of economic nature

Tunis, Dec 25 (TAP) - The Council of Ministers, chaired on Thursday by Prime Minister Sara Zaafrani Zenzri, standing in for President Kais Saied, considered the following three draft organic laws: Draft Organic Law on ratification of amendments to...»»»

Gulf News 2h

Tensions with Venezuela are skyrocketing. So why is oil so cheap?

Dubai: Oil prices barely moved in Christmas Eve trading as thin holiday volumes and mixed supply signals kept markets cautious, even as geopolitical friction rose between the United States and Venezuela. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) slipped three cents to trade near $58 a barrel, ending a five-day»»»

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UPI 2h

More stormy weather ahead for Southern California; state of emergency declared - UPI.com

Torrential rains and stormy weather caused two deaths in Southern California on Wednesday and triggered a state of emergency and evacuations as the storm continues through Friday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Dec. 25 (UPI) -- Two have died as stormy weather enveloped Southern Califo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar affirms full support for all efforts to promote peace, social security in Yemen

DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed its full support for all efforts to promote peace and social security in the sisterly Republic of Yemen. In this context, it stressed the necessity of close cooperation among all Yemeni parties to avoid escalation and resolve all outstanding issues through dialogu»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Greek musician arrested after wife alleges domestic threat

Police arrested Greek musician Aris Mougopetros on Thursday following a complaint filed by his wife alleging a domestic threat. According to police sources, Mougopetros is being held at the Tripoli police security department. The incident occurred earlier in the day when he went to a residence wher»»»

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TAP 2h

Bouderbala chairs two working sessions with Parliamentary Cooperation Group for Asia and Australia

Tunis, Dec 25 (TAP) - Speaker of the Assembly of Peoples' Representatives (ARP) Brahim Bouderbala on Wednesday and Thursday chaired two working sessions with members of the Parliamentary Cooperation Group for Asia and Australia.In his remarks,...»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Qatar to host FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025

Doha, Qatar: The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 get underway in Doha on Friday, with Qatar hosting the elite global event until December 30. The tournament brings together the world's leading players to compete for four world titles in rapid and blitz chess across the men's and women»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Farmers ease some road blockages as Christmas exodus peaks

The Christmas holiday exodus from cities is continuing, with traffic conditions showing marked improvement after widespread disruption caused by farmers’ road blockades earlier in the week. According to police, negotiations between farmers and traffic authorities helped ease congestion at several k»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Coldest Christmas Day in Athens was in 1909, climate report says

The coldest Christmas Day in Greece occurred in 1909 (based on the Julian calendar used at the time) according to the records of the historic climate station of the National Observatory of Athens (NOA), permanently stationed at the Nymphs Hill in the Thissio area that has been providing valuable in»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai Airports lauded for seamless visitor experience

Dubai: Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai, has praised Dubai Airports for ensuring a smooth and efficient arrival experience for visitors, following an inspection tour on Thursday. In a statement, »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

GCC delegation visits Qatar’s Security Institutions to enhance emergency management, security cooperation

Doha, Qatar: As part of efforts to strengthen Gulf cooperation and exchange expertise, a delegation from the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the GCC Emergency Management Center paid a visit to a number of security entities, including the Police Academy, Ras Laffan Emer»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar expresses full support for all efforts aimed at promoting peace, societal security in Yemen

Doha: The State of Qatar on Thursday expressed its full support for all efforts aimed at promoting peace and societal security in the sisterly Republic of Yemen. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar emphasized the necessity of close cooperation among all Yemeni parties »»»

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Albanian Daily News 3h

Turkiye Gifts $11.9M Airbus Government Jet to Albania to Boost Diplomatic Ties

Turkiye’s flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, will transfer ownership of an Airbus A319?115J, a government-configured jet valued at $11.9 million, to the Albanian government under a bilateral grant agreement as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries. Accord»»»

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Albanian Daily News 3h

Arqilea Koça Appointed Deputy General Prosecutor

Mr. Arqilea Koça has been appointed as the new Deputy General Prosecutor. The decision was taken by the General Prosecutor, Mr. Olsian Çela, taking into consideration the opinions of the prosecutors within the General Prosecutor’s Office during the relevant meeting.Mr. Koça currently serves as the »»»

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Albanian Daily News 3h

Ombudsman Finds Violations of Medical Privacy in Erion Veliaj Case

Albania’s Ombudsman has found violations of the right to privacy and medical confidentiality in the case of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, who is currently being held in pre-trial detention in Durrës. According to the published report, the presence of prison police officers during Veliaj’s medical exam»»»

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TAP 3h

SMEs face slightly more binding credit constraints than large enterprises (IACE)

Tunis, Dec 25 (TAP) - Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Tunisia face slightly more binding credit constraints, both total and partial, than their larger counterparts, according to the Arab Institute of Business Leaders (IACE) in its...»»»

Sputnik 3h

Captured Ukrainian Fighter Says Enlistment Officers Told Him He Was Sent 'to Slaughter'

DONETSK (Sputnik) - After forcibly mobilizing a Ukrainian man, Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC) officers told him he was being sent "straight to the slaughter," a captured conscript and former fighter of Ukraine's 25th brigade told Sputnik. "The next morning, I woke up and my military ID was re»»»

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TAP 3h

Economic fabric: IACE calls for new productive pact

Tunis, Dec 25 (TAP) - The Arab Institute of Business Leaders (IACE) called for the establishment of a new productive pact, aimed at rebuilding an entrepreneurial model grounded in competitiveness, transparency, and sustainability. In the first...»»»

RT 3h

Gaza, Nord Stream and Kiev’s golden toilets: Top stories of 2025 the West wants you to forget

2025 has yielded some extraordinary own goals that have exposed the posturing of Western politicians and left the EU isolated, irrelevant, and alone, pursuing policies contrary to self-interest. Unwelcome stories often cling to reality, like an alien to John Hurt’s face. And just as the notorious s»»»

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BBC 3h

Brazil ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's surgery for hernia 'successful'

The jailed ex-president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has undergone a successful surgery for a double hernia, his wife Michelle says. The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after he lost the 2022 presidential election to his left-wing rival, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Braz»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Fenerbahce president released after drug-related investigation

Turkish football club Fenerbahçe president Sadettin Sarar was released Thursday after giving a statement in a drug-related investigation. Sarar, who returned to Istanbul from abroad, was summoned to testify on December 20 in a preliminary probe into allegations of procuring and facilitating the use»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Israeli drones fly at low altitude over Beirut’s southern suburb (Dahiyeh) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli drones fly at low altitude over Beirut’s southern suburb (Dahiyeh) 25-12-2025 20:03 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar corresponde»»»

The Peninsula 4h

Katara to open ‘Legacy of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022’ exhibition

Doha, Qatar: Cultural Village Foundation 'Katara,' in cooperation with the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, has invited the public to attend the opening of the “Legacy of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022” exhibition. The exhibition will open on December 29, 2025, at 5:30 pm, at Building 45 in »»»

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TAP 4h

IACE: Large enterprises face greater constraints in access to finance, workforce training, and labour regulation

Tunis, Dec 25 (TAP) - Large enterprises in Tunisia face more pronounced constraints regarding access to finance, workforce training, and labour regulation, whereas SMEs are more affected by corruption, competition from the informal sector, and...»»»

Sana 4h

Syria to redenominate currency to restore trust

Damascus, Dec. 25 (SANA) First Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Syria Mokhles Nazer said on Thursday that removing zeros from the new currency does not constitute a change in the Syrian pound’s purchasing power, but rather an attempt to restore it to its natural place in people’s lives and or»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Abu Dhabi launches indoor air monitoring system to track pollution in buildings

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has launched a new Indoor Air Quality Observatory, known as HawAQM, to closely monitor air quality inside buildings across the emirate. The initiative is a key project under ADPHC’s public health strategy and aims to improve living, learning and»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli Merkava tank, positioned at a newly established site on Mount Blat, launches shells directly between Marwahin and Um Al-Tut, southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli Merkava tank, positioned at a newly established site on Mount Blat, launches shells directly between Mar»»»

The Peninsula 4h

Central Bank of Egypt cuts interest rates by 100 basis points

Cairo: The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) decided Thursday to cut the overnight deposit and lending rates, as well as the Central Bank's main operation rate, by 100 basis points, to 20.00 percent, 21.00 percent, and 20.50 percent, respectively. In a statement, the Cent»»»

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Sana 4h

Syria’s financial watchdog probes 246 corruption cases in 2025

Damascus, Dec. 25(SANA) The Central Organization of Financial Control maintained an accelerated pace of work throughout 2025, prioritizing the recovery of state and citizens’ rights, uncovering corruption cases and protecting public funds from waste, within a previously announced institutional fram»»»

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TAP 4h

IACE Report: 63.7% of SMEs face intense competition from informal sector

Tunis, Dec 25 (TAP) - Small- and medium-sized enterprises in Tunisia are significantly more exposed to competition from informal operators at 63.7% compared to large enterprises at 36.9% according to the first National Enterprise Report 2025,...»»»

Tanjug 4h

Djuric, Botsan-Kharchenko discuss key events in 2025, Serbia's energy security

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Russian Ambassador to Belgrade Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko on Thursday to discuss events that have marked the year 2025, as well as Serbia's energy security. Botsan-Kharchenko conveyed to Djuric Russian FM Sergey Lavrov's greetings for the upcoming New Ye»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Lebanon Says 3 Dead in Israeli Strikes

Lebanon said Israeli strikes near the Syrian border and in the country's south killed three people on Thursday, as Israel said it targeted a member of Iran's elite Quds Force and a Hezbollah operative. Despite a November 2024 ceasefire that was supposed to end more than a year of hostilities betwee»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Syrian security forces arrest the head of an ISIS-affiliated terrorist cell in Damascus countryside: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Syrian security forces arrest the head of an ISIS-affiliated terrorist cell in Damascus countryside: reports 25-12-2025 19:05 PM Latest New»»»

The Peninsula 5h

Heavy rain, flash floods hit southern California

Los Angeles: Torrential rains unleashed flash floods and warnings of debris flow across southern California, particularly in fire-scarred areas, with further downpours forecast for Thursday as authorities declared a state of emergency in several counties. Driven by an atmospheric river known as "th»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Lebanon’s President Aoun Reflects on Christmas Amid Ongoing Israeli Aggression

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Thursday that this year’s Christmas comes amid ongoing suffering in southern Lebanon, speaking after a private meeting with Maronite Patriarch Béchara Raï. While cautiously optimistic about a potential easing of regional tensions, he emphasized that challenges pe»»»

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