A man carrying 55 pounds of suspected methamphetamine in gift-wrapped boxes was arrested for drug trafficking near Louisville, Ky., on Monday. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE Dec. 27 (UPI) -- A Nebraska man was arrested near Louisville, Ky., when police found 55 pounds of suspected methamphetamin»»»

Officials in US President Donald Trump’s closest circle no longer believe that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can be trusted to push forward with the Gaza peace plan, Axios reported on Friday, citing insiders. The future of Trump’s grand Gaza war settlement roadmap, unveiled in September»»»

Myanmar is going to the polls in an election widely dismissed as a sham, with major political parties dissolved, many of their leaders jailed and as much as half the country unlikely to vote because of an ongoing civil war. The military government is holding a phased ballot nearly five years after »»»

QNA Doha The Department of Islamic Research and Studies at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, in collaboration with the Mosques Administration, has launched a new branch of the adjudicated Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al-Thani Waqf Award, dedicated to imams, preachers and muezzins o»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Hilton Doha The Pearl celebrated its sixth anniversary this week, a milestone that coincides with Qatar National Day and highlights the hotel’s continued rise as one of the most distinctive hospitality destinations.Owned by First Qatar Real Estate Development Company, the »»»

The J. Edgar Hoover Building will close permanently after the FBI moves its headquarters to the Ronald Reagan Building, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Friday. File Photo by Roger L. Wollenberg/UPI | License Photo Dec. 27 (UPI) -- The FBI Hoover headquarters in Washington soon will be vacant as the»»»

1 of 4 | Russia targeted Kyiv with 40 missiles and nearly 500 drones that killed one and injured 27 during an early morning aerial assault on the Ukrainian capital on Saturday. Photo by Sergey Dolzhenko/EPA Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Russian attacks on Kyiv killed at least one and injured 27 early Saturday m»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, an Israeli official told AFP, in what is seen as a crucial visit for the next steps of the fragile Gaza truce plan. It will be Netanyahu's fifth visit to see key ally Trump in the United States »»»

As Syrians were celebrating the full repeal of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, the United Kingdom announced a new round of sanctions—an unmistakable reminder that Syria’s reckoning with punitive measures is far from over. By targeting not only figures linked to the former regime but also »»»

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NATO boss, Mark Rutte, says that Western Europe could be heading toward a war with Russia “like our grandparents experienced.” Which implies that he has a phenomenal memory of World War II, 80 years ago. This is especially impressive coming from a man known in the Netherlands, where he spent fourte»»»

Nottingham: Rayan Cherki bolstered Manchester City's title charge as the France star capped a superb display with the late goal that sealed a 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Pep Guardiola's side survived a scare from Forest to move to the top of the Premier League thanks to the inspired C»»»

A cable car has been launched in test mode at Ala-Archa Nature Park. A video of the launch appeared on social media the day before. As it was previously reported, the cable car is being built by the Austrian-Swiss Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group. The company is implementing cable car construction projec»»»

When Israel launched a lightening attack on Iran’s military and nuclear sites on June 13, it kickstarted a conflict dubbed the “12-day war” by US President Donald Trump. Although the whirlwind clash lasted less than two weeks, it caused unprecedented destruction in Israel and considerably weakened »»»

The African Union and Somalia denounced Israel's announcement on Friday that it viewed Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state". Israel is the first country to recognise Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991.  Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily on Fr»»»

The World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship has kicked off in Doha, Qatar, the Chess Union of Kyrgyzstan reported. A total of 247 men and 141 women are taking part in the competition. Kyrgyzstan is represented by Eldiyar Orozbaev and Asel Lesbekova. After the opening rounds, Eldiyar Orozbaev has s»»»

Sharjah Police have outlined clear guidelines to ensure a secure, family-friendly football experience under the motto “Comply to Enjoy.” Attending a live football match brings excitement, colour, and a strong sense of community. To keep that experience safe and enjoyable for everyone, Sharjah Polic»»»

Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology (NCM) reported that the lowest temperature ever recorded in the Kingdom during the winter season reached minus 10°C in Hail on 16 January 2008, according to the Saudi Gazette. Also Read: Snowfall in Saudi Arabia: Tabuk and Trojena Mountains turn icy wh»»»

Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily after Israel became the first country to formally recognize the northern region of Somaliland as an independent state. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and has pushed for international recognition for decades, with president Abdirah»»»

BusinessGermanyFax and furious: Why Germany struggles to go digitalNicolas Martin | Andreas BeckerGermany, the land of tech pioneers, still relies on fax and paper for basic public services. Why is digital government stuck in the slow lane while Denmark and India race ahead? https://p.dw.com/p/55Yd»»»

TradeGlobal issuesPeak Oil: Why the world can't break its fossil fuel habitNik MartinClimate change shifted the oil production debate from scarcity to demand. But without delivering on ambitious green pledges, one expert predicts production may peak within two years, forcing a chaotic decline. http»»»

Lebanon's government on Friday approved a draft law to distribute financial losses from the 2019 economic crisis that deprived many Lebanese of their deposits despite strong opposition from political and banking officials. The draft law is a key demand from the international community, which has co»»»

LARNACA – Photis Gaitanos’ rough fingers adroitly untangle the venomous spikes of a lionfish from a net, throwing the exotic-looking creature into an ice-filled rubber bin along with other fish from the day’s catch. Unlike a few years ago when he would have mostly caught local staples as sea bream,»»»

Polish fighter jets have been scrambled on its border with Ukraine, after the Ukrainian capital Kyiv was hit by Russian missiles and drones overnight. Poland's military said its air force took a "preventative" response to secure its airspace, after at least one person was killed and 28 others were »»»

Dubai: A Dubai court has sentenced an Asian national to one month in jail and ordered his deportation after convicting him of stealing a laptop worth nearly Dh3,000 from a major retail store. Court records show that the defendant took advantage of a busy period inside the store, where staff were pr»»»

From Kathmandu to Lima, Generation Z took to the streets in 2025 to denounce inequality, corruption and political exclusion. Across the Global South, young people turned scattered local protests into a shared moment of mobilisation. FRANCE 24 looks back on a pivotal year for a generational movement»»»

Once untouchable symbols of national power, a growing number of former heads of state are now behind bars or under detention — a striking reflection of how accountability, politics and justice are colliding across continents. Some cases are hailed by supporters as long-overdue justice; others are f»»»

Dubai: The UAE issued a series of federal laws and decrees in 2025, introducing wide-ranging reforms that touched on drug control, financial regulation, digital safety, healthcare and criminal justice, as the government moved to update its legal framework in step with economic, social and technolog»»»

Dubai: An Arab man has been ordered to pay Dh40,000 in compensation to a colleague after being convicted of insulting and threatening him via WhatsApp. The dispute began as a personal disagreement between two former friends, which escalated into abusive language and threats exchanged through the me»»»

Photis Gaitanos’ rough fingers adroitly untangle the venomous spikes of a lionfish from a net, throwing the exotic-looking creature into an ice-filled rubber bin along with other fish from the day’s catch. Unlike a few years ago when he would have mostly caught local staples as sea bream, red mulle»»»

A winter storm packing a frosty mix of snow and ice bore down on the US Northeast early on Saturday, disrupting post-holiday weekend airline traffic and prompting officials in New York and New Jersey to issue weather emergency declarations. The National Weather Service posted ice storm and winter s»»»

Türkiye held a military funeral ceremony Saturday morning for five Libyan officers, including western Libya’s military chief, who died in a plane crash earlier this week. The private jet with Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad, four other military officers and three crew members crashed on Tuesday a»»»

Dubai: This weekend, the UAE overhauled its visa system to attract talent and boost investment, while Christmas and New Year work arrangements gave residents clarity. Globally, former Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase was spotted homeless in California, and Saudi Arabia approved a high-speed train to Qa»»»

China on Saturday passed revisions to a key piece of legislation aimed at strengthening Beijing's ability to wage trade war, curb outbound shipments from strategic minerals, and further open its $19 trillion economy. The latest revision to the Foreign Trade Law, approved by China's top legislative »»»

On Dec. 27, 2013, a car bomb in Beirut killed seven people, including Mohamad Chatah, Lebanon's former ambassador to the United States. 1 of 5 | Officials gather at the site of an explosion in downtown Beirut that killed seven people, including former Lebanese Minister Mohamad Chatah, on December 2»»»

A Balykchy resident has been arrested for distributing extremist materials on social media. The press service of the Department of Internal Affairs of Issyk-Kul region reported. According to the press service, while monitoring social media, law enforcement officers discovered a Facebook account use»»»

The leader of the Trades Union Congress has called for "the closest possible economic and political relationship with the European Union". The UK's most senior trade unionist, Paul Nowak, told the BBC that he believed this would be "essential" to boost economic growth and warned that faith in mains»»»

South Korea on Friday announced plans to end foreign adoptions over a five-year period, aiming for zero by 2029, as UN investigators raise “serious concern” over decades of abuses. Many adoptees were sent abroad with falsified records or suffered mistreatment, and critics say Seoul has failed to pr»»»

Dubai: A Dubai civil court has ordered four men convicted of storming a home and assaulting its occupant to jointly pay Dh400,000 in compensation to the victim, in addition to legal interest, court fees and expenses. According to court records, the defendants went to the victim’s residence late at »»»

Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily Friday after Israel became the first country to formally recognize the northern region of Somaliland as an independent state. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and has pushed for international recognition for decades, with president »»»

Dubai: A Dubai traffic court has fined a 20-year-old Gulf national Dh1,000 after convicting him of causing bodily harm and damaging property through a road accident that resulted from driving against the flow of traffic, judicial records show. The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Al Kha»»»

The Gaza war has shattered illusions of regional stability and exposed the limits of Israeli and American dominance, but most importantly, it has hinted at what appears to be a rediscovery of Arab agency after decades of accumulated pressures, through the end of the Cold War and the Arab Spring 20 »»»

Dubai: Emirates has announced flight cancellations and schedule adjustments to and from New York as a powerful winter storm disrupts air travel across the United States. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances. In an update posted on its website, the airline said the changes a»»»

The Karnataka High Court on Friday granted conditional anticipatory bail to former minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Byrathi Basavaraj in connection with a rowdy-sheeter murder case. A bench headed by Justice G. Basavaraja passed the order, observing that the Criminal Investigation Depa»»»

The Oktyabrsky District Court of Bishkek delivered a verdict against activist Beknazar Aitaliev, the court reported. According to the ruling, Aitaliev was found guilty of calling for mass unrest and sentenced to four years in prison, with the term replaced by three years of probation supervision. T»»»

Dubai: Travelling to Europe from the UAE doesn’t have to drain your savings. With thoughtful planning, flexible dates and the right destinations, a Dh3,000 Euro trip is achievable — especially for UAE travellers planning their 2026 holidays early (possibly next week). You can plan a 5–7-day trip to»»»

Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te, pictured, and Premier Cho Jung-tai will undergo impeachment proceedings after Taiwan's legislature approved an impeachment motion on Friday. File Photo by Ritchie B. Tongo/EPA-EFE Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te and Premier Cho Jung-tai »»»

Dubai: Walk into a Dubai café on any weekday morning and you’ll see full tables, steady footfall, and queues that rarely let up. Rising global prices haven’t weakened demand. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Coffee consumption across the UAE and GCC keeps accelerating, »»»

On Sunday, citizens of Guinea and the Central African Republic (CAR) will go to the polls to elect their presidents for terms of office of seven years. Both contests could, in theory, go on to run-off ballots. Yet in both, the incumbents are strong favourites, with observers predicting they will cl»»»

Dubai: Average freehold villa values in Dubai are now 206% higher than post-pandemic levels, according to data from ValuStrat, and stand 86% above the 2014 market peak. The figures highlight a market that has not only rebounded but also undergone a structural reset. Sign up for our daily business n»»»