Gulf News 2m

Trump criticises alleged Ukraine attack on Putin residence

Palm Beach: US President Donald Trump on Monday criticised an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on Russian leader Vladimir Putin's residence - which Kyiv denies - saying it was "not the right time," amid talks to end Moscow's invasion. "You know who told me about it? President Putin, early in the morn»»»

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Al Manar 10m

Hamas Mourns Senior Leaders: Their Blood Will Fuel Our Struggle Against Israeli Enemy

The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, mourned a group of senior leaders of its armed wing, the Izzeddine Al-Qassam Brigades, who were martyred during the Al-Aqsa Flood battle. The movement identified the fallen leaders as Mohammad Al-Sinwar, Chief of Staff, succeeding the late nationa»»»

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The Peninsula 11m

Pakistani army announces killing of 5 militants during security operation

Islamabad: The Pakistani army announced Monday the killing of five militants during a security operation in the northwest of the country. In a statement, the Pakistani army explained that security forces carried out the operation based on intelligence information that monitored the militants' movem»»»

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Gulf News 13m

UAE strongly condemns attempt to target residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned the attempt to target the residence of Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, and denounced this deplorable attack and the threat it poses to security and stability. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed the UAE’s sol»»»

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Kathimerini 16m

Farmers escalate protests, blocking highways and border crossings

Farmers across Greece escalated protests on Monday, blocking major highways and border crossings and causing severe disruption to road traffic and freight transport. Demonstrations effectively split the country in two, with lengthy delays reported on routes linking northern and southern Greece and »»»

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The Peninsula 23m

MOPH invites food establishments to take part in 2025 satisfaction survey

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) invited food establishments to participate in the 2025 food establishment satisfaction survey, support its commitment to excellence, transparency and continuous improvement of services. In an announcement shared as part of the initiative, the Minist»»»

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Novinite 35m

Why More Digital Nomads Are Choosing Bulgaria as Their Crypto‑Friendly Home Base

Remote work has become part of normal working life in Britain, with analysis of official surveys showing around 36 – 41% of UK workers now doing their jobs from home at least some of the week in 2024. At the same time, the average monthly cost of living for one person in Bulgaria is estimated at 96»»»

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TAP 40m

Finance Ministry caps interest rates on non-budgetary microloans

Tunis, Dec. 29 (TAP) - A decree from the Minister of Finance setting a ceiling on the annual interest rate applied to microloans granted from non-budgetary resources has just been published in the Official Gazette of the Tunisian Republic (JORT) on...»»»

BBC 41m

China condemns Israel's recognition of Somaliland as independent state

China has joined the chorus of countries staunchly condemning Israel's recognition of the breakaway state of Somaliland as an independent nation. "No country should encourage or support other countries' internal separatist forces for its own selfish interests," foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jia»»»

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Gulf News 42m

Bahrain targets revenue boost with fuel hikes, tariffs and corporate tax plan

Dubai: Bahrain has announced a comprehensive package of fiscal reforms aimed at strengthening public finances, marking one of the most far-reaching adjustments under the kingdom’s ongoing financial reform programme. The measures include increases in fuel prices, electricity and water tariffs, highe»»»

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The Peninsula 47m

Archaeologists in Pakistan discover ancient civilisation dating back to sixth century BC

Islamabad: Archaeologists in Pakistan stumbled on the remains of a well-organised ancient civilisation dating back to the sixth century BC. This groundbreaking discovery was made during their excavation operations at the Bhir Mound site near the ancient city of Taxila. According to scientists, the »»»

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Sana 52m

President al-Sharaa reveals new currency in Damascus ceremony

Damascus, Dec. 29 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa officially launched the new national currency Monday at the Conference Palace in Damascus, the ceremony was attended by Mrs. Latifa al-Droubi.President al-Sharaa and the Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdulkader Husrieh, unveiled the new ba»»»

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Albanian Daily News 1h

Berisha: 2026 Will Begin with Protests

The leader of the Democratic Party (PD), Sali Berisha, announced during a protest held by Democratic Party supporters rhis Monday that the year 2026 will begin with new protests across the country. In his speech, Berisha stated that the opposition is stronger than ever, while emphasizing that, acco»»»

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Albanian Daily News 1h

PD's Supporters Hold Weekly Protest Outside Prime Minister’s Office

Supporters of the Democratic Party (PD) held another protest this Monday, continuing their weekly gatherings in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, arrived by car at the location where the protest, known as the “Foltorja,” took place. Compared to »»»

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UPI 1h

Mid-air helicopter crash kills 2 in New Jersey - UPI.com

Two pilots were killed when their helicopters collided mid-air in Hammonton, N.J., Sunday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Two helicopters crashed in the air in New Jersey on Sunday, leaving both pilots dead. The two "collided in mid-air" near the Hammonton Municipal »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Sudan's El Fasher city appeared almost deserted: UN

New York: The United Nations stated that UN staff who entered El Fasher, western Sudan, last Friday for the first time since the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control last October, found the city almost deserted. Denise Brown, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, explained in a »»»

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Al Manar 1h

US-Israeli Enemey Rift Over Gaza’s Future: Reconstruction Not Netanyahu’s Priority

A growing divergence between Washington and “Tel Aviv” has emerged over the future of Gaza, with Zionist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly taking a dismissive stance toward the territory’s reconstruction, according to political analyst and White House correspondent Ariel Kahane of Israel»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Discovery Gardens paid parking rollout: New fees, peak hours and timings residents need to know

Dubai: Residents of Discovery Gardens have spotted new parking zone signages being installed across the community, signalling the upcoming launch of paid parking. The new system is designed to improve shared parking management, particularly in buildings without dedicated parking spaces. Also Read: »»»

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TAP 1h

Stock market starts week on a positive note

Tunis, Dec. 29 (TAP) - The stock market started the week on a positive note. The Tunindex rose by 0.1% to 13,283.4 points, on a turnover of TND 36.3 million, according to broker Tunisie Valeurs.This amount includes five block trades involving the...»»»

Sana 1h

CBS Governor: Syrian currency redenomination will not affect the exchange rate

Damascus, Dec.29 (SANA) Governor of the Central Bank of Syria (CBS) Abdulkader Husrieh said on Monday that the banknotes redenomination will take place over 90 days, extendable if needed, adding the step helps stabilize prices as pricing during this phase will be in both the old and new currencies.»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Al-Qassam Brigades announce the martyrdom of several of their leaders, including Abu Obaida, Mohammad Al-Sinwar, Mohammad Shabana, Raed Saad, and Abu Omar Al-Suri: statement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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The Peninsula 1h

MOPH highlights importance of Tdap vaccination for students

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has highlighted the importance of vaccination against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, stressing its essential role in protecting students from serious diseases. In an awareness message shared through their official social media platforms, the Ministry i»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Turkiye, Armenia to ease visa procedures

Ankara: Armenia on Monday announced a reciprocal easing of visa procedures from January 1, 2026, as part of normalising relations between the two countries, both foreign ministries said. The two nations have never established formal diplomatic ties but have in recent years been attempting to improv»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai honours global sports icons including Novak Djokovic and Manny Pacquiao

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, honoured a host of international sports figures during the 2025 Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Spor»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

AI Tsunami Plunges Millions into Unemployment

The year 2025 brought no respite for Lebanese language editor and proofreader Hamida Al-Shaker. Before the year had run its course, her decades-long professional journey was abruptly cut short. Nearly 60, Al-Shaker had never used artificial intelligence tools or held a conversation with ChatGPT, as»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Rhodes basketball player arrested for possession of drugs

A basketball player with the Kolossos Rhodes team has been arrested on charges related to the possession of drugs, according to public broadcaster ERT. Police reportedly found the player in possession of a quantity of cannabis after monitoring a parcel containing narcotics. Officers moved in to arr»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Drone Attack on Putin’s Residence Planned by Forces Trying to Torpedo Ukraine Peace Push: Expert

“They do not consider it possible to step back and allow the situation on our border region to be stabilized. Therefore, they are making gradual attempts to torpedo the negotiation process,” military analyst Alexander Stepanov told Sputnik, commenting on the attack on Putin’s residence in Novgorod »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

The secret of longevity may lie hidden in ancient human DNA

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UPI 1h

Cartagena, Colombia, eliminates traditional horse-drawn carriages - UPI.com

The elimination of horse-drawn carriages has sparked mixed reactions around the world, while animal rights groups welcomed the decision as a step forward in animal protection. File Photo by David Mareuiil/EPA/Pool Dec. 29 (UPI) -- The Colombian city of Cartagena de Indias has put an end to one of i»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Muslim World League welcomes Sudan's Government Peace Initiative Submitted to Security Council

Makkah Al Mukarramah: The Muslim World League welcomed the Sudanese government's peace initiative presented by Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris to the Security Council. In a statement on Monday, the League's General Secretariat reiterated the urgence of taking immediate steps to implement a swift»»»

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RT 1h

European military stocks slump as Trump signals Ukraine peace deal close

European military stocks have dropped after US President Donald Trump indicated that the Ukraine peace process is approaching a conclusion following his meeting with Vladimir Zelensky. Trump hosted Zelensky in Miami on Sunday for the latest round of discussions on a possible peace proposal, with th»»»

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RT 1h

German arms exports to Ukraine down significantly – data

German arms supplies to Ukraine dropped dramatically this year as the government issued far fewer export licenses for arms manufacturers in 2025 compared to the previous two years, data from the country’s Economy Ministry shows. In a response to an inquiry by Left Party MP Ulrich Thoden, the minist»»»

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RT 1h

Trump and Putin hold ‘positive’ call on Ukraine – White House

US President Donald Trump has held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning the Ukraine conflict, the White House has said. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the conversation had taken place in a brief post on X on Monday, stating that the call was “positive.” Kre»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Air Emissions at Kronospan Bulgaria in Veliko Tarnovo Below Limits but Nuisance Persists

Air quality checks found no breaches of emissions limits at the Kronospan Bulgaria plant in Veliko Tarnovo, the Ministry of Health said in a report published on Monday. The report nonetheless calls for further measures, as emissions from the factory still cause discomfort among residents. Over 400 »»»

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Tanjug 1h

Macut receives Serbian ambassador to Greece

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with Serbian Ambassador to Greece Nikola Nedeljkovic on Monday to discuss overall Serbia-Greece relations. The meeting addressed Macut's recent successful visit to Greece, as well as "preparations that will serve as an introduction to a session of the high coun»»»

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BBC 1h

US pledges $2bn for humanitarian aid, but tells UN 'adapt or die'

The United States has pledged $2 billion (£1.5bn) to fund United Nations (UN) humanitarian programmes, but has warned the UN it must "adapt or die". The announcement was made in Geneva by the UN's emergency relief chief, Tom Fletcher, and Jeremy Lewin, President Trump's Under Secretary for Foreign »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Peace Hopes Dented as Russia Says Ukraine Tried to Attack Putin Residence

Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of trying to attack President Vladimir Putin's residence in northern Russia, although it provided no evidence to back up an assertion that Kyiv dismissed as baseless and designed to undermine peace negotiations. The angry exchanges - including a statement by Russia »»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Investigation under way after siblings found dead in home

An investigation is under way into the deaths of two siblings whose bodies were found in their home in the village of Krya Vrysi, near Kalambaka in Thessaly. According to local media reports, the deceased are a 73-year-old man and his 65-year-old sister. Authorities are examining the possibility th»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Yemeni government of change and construction: The Republic of Yemen will not allow any activity by the Zionist enemy in the Somaliland region - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni government of change and construction: The Republic of Yemen will not allow any activity by the Zionist enemy in the Somaliland regi»»»

UPI 1h

British boxer Anthony Joshua injured in fatal car crash in Nigeria - UPI.com

Anthony Joshua attends the Glamour Women Of The Year Awards at Berkeley Square in London on June 6, 2017. The British boxer was injured Monday in a vehicle crash in Nigeria. File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Anthony Joshua, a British heavyweight boxing champion, sust»»»

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UPI 1h

Alleged D.C. pipe bomber disliked both political parties - UPI.com

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro speaks during a press conference at the Department of Justice Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 4. In a court filing Monday, prosecutors said that alleged attempted bomber Brian Cole Jr. disliked both political parties. Photo by Bonni»»»

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BBC 1h

Missing Texas teen believed to be in 'imminent danger'

A massive search effort is underway for a young woman who mysteriously vanished outside her Texas home on Christmas Eve, with law enforcement officials saying she could be in "imminent danger". Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, was last seen leaving her home in Bexar County, Texas the morning of 24 Decembe»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Trump Hints at Land Strike as Venezuela Pressure Mounts

A throwaway remark last week by President Donald Trump has raised questions about whether US forces may have carried their first land strike against drug cartels in Venezuela. Trump said the US knocked out a "big facility" for producing trafficking boats, as he was discussing his pressure campaign »»»

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Tanjug 2h

Gouillon: French Christmas humanitarian convoy has arrived in Kosovo-Metohija

BELGRADE - The 56th French Christmas convoy has arrived in Kosovo-Metohija, the Solidarity for Kosovo humanitarian organisation has announced, noting that, over the course of seven days, French volunteers would be handing out aid to households and schools in Serb enclaves in Kosovo-Metohija. Solida»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Chinese cars changing balance of automotive market in Poland

Chinese car brands are rapidly strengthening their position in Poland, driven mainly by lower prices and large-scale production. According to a report by the European Leasing Fund (EFL), the average price of a new Chinese car in Poland in the first three quarters of 2025 was about PLN 137,000 – aro»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

EU moving to address housing issue with billions for investments

The European Union has stepped up efforts to tackle its worsening housing affordability crisis. In response to soaring prices and housing shortages, the European Commission unveiled its first-ever EU-level housing action plan, aimed at boosting construction and improving access to affordable homes.»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Next year will be test for housing market

The year 2026 will be a major test for Poland’s housing market, as leading developers scale back their recent investment surge and adopt a more selective approach to new projects. Companies such as Atal, Develia, Ronson Development, Robyg, and Nickel Development plan to focus primarily on completin»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Government prepares to tighten rules for short-term rentals

Poland’s government is preparing the most far-reaching tightening of short-term rental (STR) rules in years through an amendment to the Act on Hotel Services. The draft law introduces a central register for STR properties, mandatory registration numbers in online listings, and administrative fines »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Six companies investing in Krakow Technology Park

Six Polish companies will again invest in the Małopolska region with support from the Kraków Technology Park, spending more than PLN 80 million in total. All have previously benefited from incentives under the Polish Investment Zone. The largest reinvestor is Steinhof, which will allocate PLN 13.5 »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Orlen begins drilling at Różańsko field seeking 1.2 bln m3 of natural gas

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