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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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...»»»
Missing Austrian man found dead weeks after disappearing in western Hungary
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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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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. »»»
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. »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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,»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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. »»»
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. »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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 »»»