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Vietnam flood death toll rises to 90

Hanoi: The death toll from major flooding in Vietnam has risen to 90, with 12 people still missing, the environment ministry said Sunday, after days of heavy rain and landslides. Relentless rain has lashed south-central Vietnam since late October and popular holiday destinations have been hit by se»»»

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BBC 27m

US insists it authored Ukraine peace plan ahead of talks on ending war

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has insisted that a proposed plan to end the Ukraine war, which has been widely viewed as favourable to Russia, was authored by the US. It comes after a group of senators said they had been told by Rubio that the draft - which one described as a Russian "wish list" - »»»

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Sputnik 28m

US Caribbean Build-Up ‘Too Small for Broader Offensive’ - Venezuelan MP

The US has deployed more assets to the Caribbean than are needed for drummed-up counter-narcotics operations, yet still nowhere near enough for an attack on Venezuela, says Venezuelan lawmaker Juan Romero, a member of parliament from the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV). From a str»»»

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Gulf News 39m

Dubai Run 2025: How to deal with road closures

As thousands of Dubai residents, citizens and visitors run, jog, and walk on Sheikh Zayed Road for Dubai Run, you may be facing some issues getting to where you want to be. Fortunately, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has the answer. It tweeted on Nov 23, "Download S'hail app or use RTA journ»»»

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France24 47m

How key players reacted to US plan to end war in Ukraine

European leaders and UN officials voiced unease on Friday over a new US proposal to end the war in Ukraine, warning that Washington’s plan risked sidelining Kyiv and its allies. The 28-point plan calls for major concessions by Ukraine, including giving up a part of its eastern territory.  Euro»»»

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Trump forces Zelensky into a corner with plan to end war on Russian terms

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his country faces a pivotal choice between standing up for its sovereign rights and preserving critical support from Washington as it faces intense pressure to agree to a US peace proposal that meets many of Russia's main war aims.  With his new »»»

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France24 47m

Thousands rally in Marseille to condemn drug violence after killing of activist's brother

Thousands marched in Marseille on Saturday to denounce drug trafficking after the killing of 20-year-old Mehdi Kessaci, a murder officials suspect was a "warning crime" linked to the anti-drug activism of his older brother Amine Kessaci. The activist began campaigning after his half-brother Brahim »»»

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European leaders say US plan for Ukraine 'requires additional work' ahead of Geneva talks

Ukraine said Saturday that its officials will meet US counterparts in Switzerland to discuss Washington’s proposed peace plan. Kyiv will seek to push back against provisions that mirror some of Moscow’s toughest demands, while European leaders said the US plan "is a basis which will require additio»»»

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Sputnik 52m

GOP Senators Vow to Derail Ukraine Settlement Due to Defense Industry Bets - Congresswoman

Republican senators are trying to prevent the US administration from achieving a settlement in Ukraine because they have invested in the defense industry, despite this being a flagrant violation of the law, Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna said. "GOP Senators trying to destroy Trump’s pea»»»

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Sputnik 52m

We Are Two Meters Away From Peace Deal — Kellogg

US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg has stated that the United States is "two meters away" from finalizing a peace deal to end the conflict in Ukraine, emphasizing that President Trump is determined to bring the war to a close. Kellogg revealed that a 28-point peace plan will serve as the framework for »»»

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Sputnik 52m

US Preparing to Launch New Phase of Operations Against Venezuela in Coming Days - Reports

The United States is preparing to launch a new phase of operations against Venezuela in the coming days, including the possible overthrow of President Nicolas Maduro, Reuters reported, citing US officials. According to the agency's sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, covert US operations »»»

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France24 1h

Trump praises New York mayor-elect Mamdani at warm White House meeting

US President Donald Trump and New York's incoming progressive mayor Zohran Mamdani were all smiles at a White House meeting on Friday, promising to set aside months of bitter feuding and cooperate on the city's future. Trump, who had previously labelled Mamdani a "100% Communist Lunatic", said the »»»

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France24 1h

MAGA figure Marjorie Taylor Greene to quit US Congress after split with Trump

Longtime Trump loyalist Marjorie Taylor Greene announced on Friday she was resigning from the House of Representatives in the wake of a dramatic falling out with the US president, who had labelled her a "traitor" and threatened to support a Republican challenger to unseat her in midterm elections. »»»

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Brazil's Bolsonaro detained for attempting to break ankle bracelet and escape

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro, under house arrest while he appeals a conviction for a foiled coup attempt, was detained Saturday after the Supreme Court deemed him a high flight risk. The court said the far-right leader had tried to disable his ankle monitor in order to escape. &nbs»»»

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This mummy portrait isn’t from Roman Egypt - it was generated by AI

An image described as a “Fayum portrait”, a naturalistic portrait placed on mummies in Roman Egypt, has been widely shared on social media. It turns out that it is actually a fake AI-generated image that differs in key ways from the real portraits. Fayum portraits are a type of ancient Roman painti»»»

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France24 1h

G20 'at risk' if it cannot respond to global crises, Macron says as summit opens

Africa's first G20 summit opened in South Africa on Saturday without the world's biggest economy after US President Donald Trump ordered a boycott of the two-day gathering. French President Emmanuel Macron told the gathering that the G20 itself was "at risk" if it did not find a way to collectively»»»

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France24 1h

Gazan students bound for Canada remain trapped in administrative limbo

More than 130 Gazan students are pleading with Canada to grant visas so they can attend universities that have already offered them full scholarships. Some visa applications have been pending for more than 18 months without progress. Two students have already lost their lives during the wait; »»»

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France24 1h

French lower house rejects contentious budget bill over tax proposals

Lawmakers in France's fractious National Assembly have overwhelmingly rejected the part of the 2026 budget dealing with taxation, casting doubt on parliament's ability to find a deficit-cutting agreement as the draft bill now moves to the Senate.  The French lower house rejected part»»»

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UPI 2h

3 charged in Concord, S.C., Christmas tree lighting shooting - UPI.com

Three teens have been charged with crimes related to a shooting exchange between two of them that injured four, including the two alleged shooters, during a Christmas tree lighting ceremony Friday night in Concord, S.C. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Three teens face»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai Run 2025 kicks off with fireworks

It’s go-time. Runners from across the Emirates have gathered this morning for the annual Dubai Run, which will take over Sheikh Zayed Road from 6.30am onwards. The annual run, a flagship event of Dubai Fitness Challenge, Before the run began, the event kicked off with a show of pyrotechnics. Dubai »»»

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Abu Dhabi motorists urged to drive carefully as fog blankets city

Abu Dhabi Police put out a call on social media, asking motorists to be cautious while driving this morning as visibility is affected by thick fog. “[Motorists] are urged to follow changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards. Drive Safely,” it said on X. Meanwhile, the National»»»

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Stepbrother might be charged in Anna Kepner's death on cruise ship - UPI.com

The teenage stepbrother of 18-year-old Titusville, Fla., high school cheerleader Anna Kepner might be charged in her strangulation death, several media outlets reported on Saturday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI. | License Photo Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother is a suspect in»»»

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BBC 3h

Hidden in plain sight - Mumbai's glorious Art Deco legacy at 100

It was at a landmark architecture exhibition in Paris in 1925 that the Art Deco aesthetic first exploded on the scene. In the 100 years since, the glamorous building style - evocative of neon-lit jazz bars and the golden age of big motion pictures - rapidly spread around the world. It moved from th»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Bihar proves the opposition’s biggest problem is the Congress

In the run up to the Bihar elections, I was asked by a media channel about how important this poll was for Modi and the BJP. I replied that this election was far more important for the opposition, which had seen a string of losses and setbacks after last year’s Lok Sabha polls and desperately neede»»»

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UPI 4h

COP30 fails to secure fossil fuels-elimination agreement - UPI.com

Brazilian President Andre Correa do Lago, center, attends the closing day of COP30 at the Hangar Convention Center in Belem, Brazil, which ran into Saturday with no fossil fuel agreements made. Photo by Andre Borges/EPA Nov. 22 (UPI) -- No agreements were made to phase out the global use of fossil »»»

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BBC 4h

Titanic passenger's watch fetches record price at auction

A gold pocket watch recovered from the body of one of the richest passengers on the Titanic has fetched a "record-breaking" £1.78m at auction. Isidor Straus and his wife Ida were among the more than 1,500 people who died when the vessel travelling from Southampton to New York sank after hitting an »»»

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BBC 4h

Farewell regular flat white. 'Functional' coffees are hitting the high street

Zak Haddad has been kickstarting his day with a cup of coffee infused with lion's mane - a type of mushroom - for the past three years. He says it gives him a "really clear, focused feeling", without the "spike and crash you can sometimes get from strong coffee". Coffees made with extra ingredients»»»

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TAP 4h

Start of debates on ISIE’s 2026 draft budget

Tunis, Nov. 23 (TAP) - The Assembly of People’s Representatives and the National Council of Districts and Regions began on Saturday evening the discussion of the 2026 budget of the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE), in the presence of...»»»

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Who killed young Chechen woman who fled Russia for a life of freedom?

When 23-year-old Aishat Baimuradova fled her home last year, she believed she finally had a chance to live the way she wanted. Coming from Chechnya, a conservative Muslim republic in Russia, she cut her hair short, stopped covering her head, shaved off part of her eyebrow and posted quirky selfies »»»

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UPI 5h

$655M proposal would unite British media rivals - UPI.com

A proposed $655 million offer to buy The Daily Telegraph newspaper made by U.K.-based Daily Mail and General Trust in November awaits the okay from British regulators. Photo by Andy Rain Illustration/EPA Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Two of the United Kingdom's largest media outlets and traditional competing ne»»»

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BBC 5h

'We worry more about food' say Venezuelans living under threat of US military action

While Nicolás Maduro's government lives on edge under a military threat from US President Donald Trump, ordinary Venezuelans spend their time trying to figure out what to eat each day. It's Wednesday morning at Quinta Crespo, a popular market in downtown Caracas. Here, a possible escalation of the »»»

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Kuna 5h

US Pres. says proposed plan on Ukraine not final offer

WASHINGTON, Nov 22 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that his administration's peace proposal for Ukraine and Russia is "not my final offer," telling reporters, "One way or the other, we have to get it ended." Trump added that if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy doesn't ag»»»

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CISM military parachuting championship concludes in Doha

DOHA, Nov 22 (KUNA) -- The 47th CISM World Military Parachuting Championship (CISM Qatar 2025), concluded on Saturday with 320 participants, represent countries. Qatar captured two gold medals in the target accuracy events, team and individual, at the closing events, held at Umm Shkhoot Airport in »»»

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QIB showcases innovation in Quantum Technology at BIG Quantum Hackathon Qatar 2025

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, has successfully participated in the BIG Quantum Hackathon Qatar 2025, a national event organised by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), hosted by Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), spo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar claim top honours as dazzling displays mark World Parachuting Championship finale

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar soared to glory at the 47th CISM World Military Parachuting Championships 2025, claiming two gold medals and a bronze at the conclusion of a spectacular event organised by the Qatar Air Sports Committee at Umm Shakhout Airport. The national team triumphed in both the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Sheikha Moza attends 2025 Fashion Trust Arabia Awards Ceremony

HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Fashion Trust Arabia (FTA) Honorary Chair, attended the seventh annual FTA Prize Awards Ceremony at the National Museum of Qatar on Saturday. The event was hosted by FTA’s Co-Chairs HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani and Tania Fares, who welcomed a number of worl»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

‘Amir’s visit to Rwanda, DRC strengthens Qatar’s presence in Africa’

QNA Doha Chairman of the Internal and External Affairs Committee of the Shura Council HE Yousef bin Ali Al Khater praised the distinguished relations and growing partnerships that bind Qatar to the countries of the African continent, based on mutual respect and convergence of interests in the econo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

AMIR PARTICIPATES IN THE G20 SUMMIT

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani took part in the G20 Summit 2025, held under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability” at the Johannesburg Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. The summit was attended by a number of leaders of the G20 member states, heads of »»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Amir’s participation in G20 Summit bolstersglobal cooperation: South African minister

QNA Doha Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of the Republic of South Africa, Maropene Lydia Ramokgopa, affirmed that the participation of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in the G20 Summit adds depth and credibility to global deliberations on the economy, development and int»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

UNSC expresses determination to support DRC peace process

Continued from page 1 The Council members expressed their determination to actively support the implementation of the peace process, including the full implementation of the ceasefire, with the support of the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo »»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

SJC and QU launch family mediation professional diploma

QNA Doha The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC), in cooperation with Qatar University (QU), has launched a professional diploma programme in family mediation. This significant step aims to qualify national cadres in family mediation and the amicable resolution of family disputes, in addition to enhanc»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

MIA and NMK present ‘Islamic Art: A Journey of Splendour’

Tribune News Network Doha The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) and the National Museum of Korea (NMK) have kicked off ‘Islamic Art: A Journey of Splendour’ exhibition in Seoul, South Korea. This landmark collaboration marks the first comprehensive presentation of MIA’s world-renowned collection in South»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Sheikha Moza attends 2025 Fashion Trust Arabia Awards Ceremony

QNA Doha HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Fashion Trust Arabia (FTA) Honorary Chair, attended the seventh annual FTA Prize Awards Ceremony at the National Museum of Qatar on Saturday. The event was hosted by FTA’s Co-Chairs HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani and Tania Fares, who welcomed a numbe»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

MoPH participates in 48th sessionof Codex Alimentarius Commission

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) participated in the 48th session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, held recently in Rome with representatives from member states and international organisations concerned with establishing global food standards. The MoPH contributed»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

MCQ Film Committee pact with NEONto boost Arabic regional language films

Tribune News Network Doha The Film Committee at Media City Qatar (MCQ) has announced a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NEON, the award-winning US studio behind Parasite, Triangle of Sadness, and Anatomy of a Fall, to co-develop, co-finance, and distribute a slate of Arabic and regio»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar hosts first Arab Cyber Exerciseto strengthen regional digital security

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar on Saturday hosted the first Arab Cyber Exercise, held as part of the National Cyber Drill organised by the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) in its 12th edition under the theme “Cross-Border Attacks.” The exercise, which brings together 21 Arab countries and the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

‘Arab Cyber Exercise shows cybersecurity commitment of Qatar’

QNA Doha President of the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) HE Engineer Abdulrahman Ali Muhammad Al Farahid Al Malki has affirmed that the First Arab Cyber Exercise embodies Qatar’s steadfast commitment to strengthening the cybersecurity framework in the region. Engineer Al Malki stated that th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar calls for swift implementation of UNSC resolution, full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza

QNA Vienna Qatar has called for the prompt and sincere implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution No. 2803, issued on November 17, 2025. The resolution calls for the complete withdrawal of Israel from Gaza, the establishment of a local government composed of Gazans, and the initia»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

HMC, PHCC open new ICOPE Clinic at Al Mashaf Health Centre

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar’s efforts to promote healthy ageing have taken another important step forward with the opening of a new Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) clinic at Al Mashaf Health Centre. The new clinic is the latest addition to a growing network of specialised services supp»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar’s presence at the G20 is a necessity, not a courtesy: South Africa’s envoy, experts

Khalid Al Hameidi Doha South Africa’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Ghulam Hussain Ismail captured the essence of this year’s G20 Summit with a striking statement “The presence of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the G20 table is a necessity, not a diplomatic courtesy.” His words r»»»

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