RT 1h

Trump urges release of Epstein files to ‘embarrass’ Democrats

US President Donald Trump has urged the Justice Department (DOJ) to make documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein public, calling for the disclosure of the names of Democrats he claims were connected to the late financier. Last week, the department uploaded thousands of documents under the Epstein Files»»»

rt.com
UPI 4h

Zelensky meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago - UPI.com

Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday ahead of meeting with the Ukrainian president. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, pictured during a meeting at the White House with U.S. President Donald Trump in August, arrived at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday morning to work on a proposed 2»»»

upi.com
Gulf News 5h

Trump says Zelensky and Putin 'serious' in war talks sprint

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he believed the leaders of Ukraine and Russia were serious about peace as he spoke with them both in what he called the final stages of his efforts to end the war. Trump, who had promised to finish the war on day one of his presidency, said he had no deadline b»»»

gulfnews.com
Sputnik 7h

Trump Says He Had Good Phone Call With Putin Before Meeting With Zelensky

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said that he had held a good and productive phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday. "I just had a good and very productive telephone call with President Putin of Russia prior to my meeting, at 1:00 P.M. [18:00 GMT] today, with Pre»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

New York Subway Ends its MetroCard Era and Switches Fully to Tap-and-go Fares

When the MetroCard replaced the New York City subway token in 1994, the swipeable plastic card infused much-needed modernity into one of the world’s oldest and largest transit systems. Now, more than three decades later, the gold-hued fare card and its notoriously finicky magnetic strip are followi»»»

english.aawsat.com
TAP 9h

Tunisia and Saudi Arabia sign cooperation programme between TAP and SPA

Tunis, Dec 28 (TAP) - Tunisia and Saudi Arabia on Sunday signed in Riyadh an executive cooperation programme between Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) and the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), following the meeting of the Tunisian–Saudi Joint Committee.The...»»»

Dailynews Hungary 10h

Missing Austrian man found dead weeks after disappearing in western Hungary

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Sana 12h

Syria announces new currency framework, two-zero redenomination

Damascus, Dec. 28 (SANA) Syria’s central bank on Sunday announced the executive instructions for introducing a new Syrian currency, launching a monetary reform that includes removing two zeros from the pound and allowing a 90-day period of dual circulation. The announcement was made during a press »»»

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Naharnet 13h

Alawites protest after Syria mosque bombing

Thousands of Syrian Alawites took to the streets in coastal and central parts of the country on Sunday to protest, two days after a mosque bombing that killed eight. The attack, which took place in an Alawite area of Homs, was only the latest against the religious minority, which has been the targe»»»

Novinite 13h

French Cinema Legend Brigitte Bardot Passes Away at the Age of 91

Brigitte Bardot, the French film star, singer and later animal rights campaigner who rose to global fame in the 1950s and became one of the defining cultural icons of her era, has died at the age of 91. The news was confirmed by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, which announced the death of its found»»»

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BBC 14h

Brigitte Bardot: The blonde bombshell who revolutionised cinema in the 1950s

Brigitte Bardot, who has died at the age of 91, swept away cinema's staid 1950s' portrayal of women - coming to personify a new age of sexual liberation. On screen, she was a French cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality. One publication called her "the princess of pout and the coun»»»

bbc.com
Al Awsat 15h

UN Humanitarian Mission Enters Sudan's Stricken El Fasher for First Time in 18 Months

The United Nations said a humanitarian mission has entered the Sudanese city of El Fasher, capital of North Darfur state, for the first time since the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control following a siege that stretched for more than a year and pushed the city into a deep humanitarian crisis. A»»»

english.aawsat.com
Gulf News 16h

UAE Biodiversity Strategy: 58 mammal species assessed in Red List

The general framework of the National Biodiversity Strategy 2031 has revealed that 58 mammal species in the UAE have been assessed, including 39 terrestrial and 19 marine species, most of which were evaluated under the National Red List Project. Issued by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environm»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 16h

UAE supports UN Mission to Sudan, Washington pushes for ceasefire

The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the United Nations assessment mission to the city of El Fasher in Sudan, describing it as an important step toward restoring humanitarian access to civilians who have endured months of siege and deprivation. The United States also welcomed the efforts of all pa»»»

gulfnews.com
The Peninsula 18h

MoI issues safety warning against indoor use of fire and charcoal

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has renewed its call for public vigilance, urging residents to avoid using firewood or charcoal for heating inside enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and prevent avoidable accidents. The Ministry »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
BNE 21h

COMMENT: Myanmar’s 2025 vote - an election with the ending already written

Myanmar’s generals have finally produced the ballot box they have been promising since their 2021 coup. After five years of civil war, mass displacement of entire towns and villages and systematic repression across the country, the junta has staged the first part of what it calls a return to democr»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 21h

COMMENT: Myanmar’s 2025 vote - an election with the ending already written

Myanmar’s generals have finally produced the ballot box they have been promising since their 2021 coup. After five years of civil war, mass displacement of entire towns and villages and systematic repression across the country, the junta has staged the first part of what it calls a return to democr»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 21h

COMMENT: Myanmar’s 2025 vote - an election with the ending already written

Myanmar’s generals have finally produced the ballot box they have been promising since their 2021 coup. After five years of civil war, mass displacement of entire towns and villages and systematic repression across the country, the junta has staged the first part of what it calls a return to democr»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 21h

COMMENT: Myanmar’s 2025 vote - an election with the ending already written

Myanmar’s generals have finally produced the ballot box they have been promising since their 2021 coup. After five years of civil war, mass displacement of entire towns and villages and systematic repression across the country, the junta has staged the first part of what it calls a return to democr»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 21h

COMMENT: Myanmar’s 2025 vote - an election with the ending already written

Myanmar’s generals have finally produced the ballot box they have been promising since their 2021 coup. After five years of civil war, mass displacement of entire towns and villages and systematic repression across the country, the junta has staged the first part of what it calls a return to democr»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 21h

COMMENT: Myanmar’s 2025 vote - an election with the ending already written

Myanmar’s generals have finally produced the ballot box they have been promising since their 2021 coup. After five years of civil war, mass displacement of entire towns and villages and systematic repression across the country, the junta has staged the first part of what it calls a return to democr»»»

intellinews.com
UPI 1d

Kentucky police seize 55 pounds of gift-wrapped meth - UPI.com

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»»»

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RT 1d

Trump’s team no longer trusts Netanyahu – Axios

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»»»

rt.com
BBC 27.12. 20:12

Kennedy Center seeks $1m from musician who cancelled after Trump name added to venue

The head of the Kennedy Center in Washington DC has demanded $1m (£740,000) in damages from a musician who cancelled a concert after President Donald Trump's name was added to the venue. Chuck Redd called off his Christmas Eve performance, which he has hosted annually since 2006, citing a vote by t»»»

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BNE 27.12. 20:11

Euroclear unblocks over $600mn in EDB funds

The international clearing house Euroclear has released more than $600mn in frozen assets belonging to the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), on the condition that the funds be used exclusively for projects in Kazakhstan, Kommersant reported on December 25. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27.12. 20:05

Russia’s CBR outlines phased cryptocurrency regulation with limits for retail investors

The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has published a formal concept for regulating cryptocurrency within the domestic market, proposing differentiated access for retail and professional investors while reaffirming its stance that digital assets are high-risk financial instruments. »»»

intellinews.com
The Peninsula 27.12. 20:00

MoEHE releases first-semester of secondary school certificate via online platform 

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, MOEHE, announced the release of the first semester secondary school certificate for the academic year 2025-2026 In a statement, the Ministry said that students can now access their results through the Maaref electronic portal. The service»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
UPI 27.12. 19:49

Thailand, Cambodia agree to 72-hour cease-fire amid border war - UPI.com

Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Seiha, left, and Thai Defense Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit exchange cease-fire agreement documents after three days of negotiations to end a weeks-long battle along the two countries border. Photo by Defense Ministry of Thailand/EPA Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Weeks into a vic»»»

upi.com
Bulgarian News Agency 27.12. 18:30

Defence Ministers of Bulgaria and Albania Discuss Contributions to Strengthening NATO Capabilities

Outgoing Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov and his Albanian counterpart Pirro Vengu discussed the two countries’ contribution to the implementation of NATO measures to strengthen defence capabilities, the Defence Ministry’s press centre announced. The two ministers met on Saturday during Vengu’s wo»»»

bta.bg
Al Awsat 27.12. 17:17

Somalia’s Al-Shabaab Vows to Fight Any Israeli Use of Somaliland

Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked militant group Al-Shabaab vowed Saturday to fight any attempt by Israel "to claim or use parts of Somaliland" following its recognition of the breakaway territory. "We will not accept it, and we will fight against it," Al-Shabaab said in a statement. Its spokesman Ali Dhee»»»

english.aawsat.com
RT 27.12. 16:16

NATO’s scandal-ridden boss wants war with Russia to be his next train wreck

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»»»

rt.com
24 News Agency 27.12. 15:38

Red Crescent donates 41 first-aid kits to Defense Ministry Military Hospital - | 24.KG

The National Red Crescent Society has donated 41 first-aid kits and office equipment to the Military Hospital of the Ministry of Defense of Kyrgyzstan to support medical care for servicemen, the ministry’s press service reported. The initiative is being carried out as part of cooperation aimed at s»»»

24.kg
24 News Agency 27.12. 15:38

Sadyr Japarov reviews operations of fish feed production plant - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov inspected the operating conditions of the fish feed production plant Tian-Shan Trout LLC in Chui region, the presidential press service reported. The head of state was informed that $5 million was invested in the construction of the facility, which was built on»»»

24.kg
Kathimerini 27.12. 12:50

Cypriot fishermen battle invasive lionfish and turn them into a tavern delicacy

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,»»»

ekathimerini.com
Al Manar 27.12. 12:10

Imam Khamenei: US-Israeli Military Aggression in Region Defeated by Iranian Youth - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Imam Khamenei: US-Israeli Military Aggression in Region Defeated by Iranian Youth 27-12-2025 13:06 PM Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam»»»

english.almanar.com.lb
Sputnik 27.12. 11:00

Russian Forces Repel 3 Ukrainian Attacks Aiming to Break Through to Kupyansk - MoD

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia’s Battlergroup Zapad repelled three attacks by the Ukrainian armed forces made in an attempt to break through to Kupyansk, and Ukraine lost up to 60 soldiers in the battle, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "In the Kupyansk direction, during the day, units of »»»

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Gulf News 27.12. 10:39

From palaces to prison cells: Ex-heads of state behind bars in 2025 — detained, restricted, and what happens next

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»»»

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Gulf News 27.12. 10:38

UAE legal reforms 2025: How the UAE reshaped its laws

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»»»

gulfnews.com
Al Awsat 27.12. 09:48

Cypriot Fishermen Battle Invasive Lionfish and Turn Them into a Delicacy

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»»»

english.aawsat.com
Bulgarian News Agency 27.12. 09:36

Bulgarian Patriarch to Lead Liturgy in St Stephen Church in Istanbul, Vice President Iotova to Attend

Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil will lead a liturgy at the Bulgarian St Stephen Church in Istanbul's Fener neighborhood on the feast day of St Stephen, December 27. The Patriarch begins day three of his first peaceful visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul at the invi»»»

bta.bg
Al Awsat 27.12. 09:36

Thailand and Cambodia Sign New Ceasefire Agreement to End Border Fighting

Thailand and Cambodia on Saturday signed a ceasefire agreement to end weeks of armed combat along their border over competing claims to territory. It took effect at noon local time. In addition to ending fighting, the agreement calls for no further military movements by either side and no violation»»»

english.aawsat.com
BNE 27.12. 09:35

Cambodia and Thailand agree ceasefire, return of Cambodian troops

Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following weeks of deadly clashes along their shared border, raising hopes of a gradual easing of tensions and the return of displaced civilians, KIRIPOST reports. »»»

intellinews.com
BNE 27.12. 09:35

Cambodia and Thailand agree ceasefire, return of Cambodian troops

Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following weeks of deadly clashes along their shared border, raising hopes of a gradual easing of tensions and the return of displaced civilians, KIRIPOST reports. »»»

intellinews.com
Al Awsat 27.12. 09:11

Russia Attacks Kyiv with Missiles and Drones, Wounding 11 ahead of Ukraine-US Meeting

Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning, wounding at least 11 people a day before talks between Ukraine and the US, local authorities said. Explosions boomed across the capital for hours as ballistic missiles and drones hit the city. The attack began in the»»»

english.aawsat.com
UPI 27.12. 09:05

On This Day, Dec. 27: Beirut car bomb kills former ambassador - UPI.com

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»»»

upi.com
24 News Agency 27.12. 08:56

Balykchy resident arrested for distribution of extremist materials - | 24.KG

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»»»

24.kg
France24 27.12. 08:16

South Korea to end overseas adoptions amid UN concern over human rights abuses

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»»»

france24.com
Bulgarian News Agency 27.12. 07:36

Bulgarian Patrirach to Lead Liturgy in St Stephen Church in Istanbul, Vice President Iotova to Attend

Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil will lead a liturgy at the Bulgarian St Stephen Church in Istanbul's Fener neighborhood on the feast day of St Stephen, December 27. The Patriarch begins day three of his first peaceful visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul at the invi»»»

bta.bg
Al Awsat 27.12. 07:23

Egypt Warns of Moves to Derail Gaza Deal, Fragment Reconstruction

Efforts by mediators to advance the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement are intensifying, as Egypt issues fresh warnings that the process could be obstructed just days before it is due to take effect in January. Egypt’s position, which rejects fragmenting reconstruction, dividing the Gaza »»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Majalla 27.12. 07:21

How Israel's war on Gaza helped the Arab world rediscover its agency

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 »»»

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