Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai softened on Tuesday after a strong start to December, offering a marginally better entry point for retail buyers. The 24k benchmark slipped to Dh508 per gram from Dh511.75 on Monday, while popular 22k eased to Dh470.50 from Dh473.75. Sign up for our daily business newsle»»»

AMMAN – Zarqa’s commercial re-exports reached JD40.6 million in November, according to Zarqa Chamber of Commerce Chairman Hussein Shreim, based on certificates of origin issued by the Chamber and its Zarqa Free Zone office.A total of 386 certificates were issued during the month, the Jordan News Ag»»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s national exports rose by 9.1 per cent in the first nine months of 2025, reaching JD6.997 billion, driven by stronger demand in key regional and international markets, Industry, Trade and Supply Minister Yarub Qudah said on Monday.In a press statement, he said this growth mirrors th»»»

US President Donald Trump urged Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro to leave the country by November 28, and after that deadline, announced the closure of Venezuelan airspace, the Reuters news agency reported, citing sources. The phone call between Trump and Maduro, which lasted less than 15 minutes, »»»

The surplus of the external trade in goods was EUR 713 million in October. Compared to the same period of the previous year, the volume of export lessened by 3.1%, that of import grew by 1.1%. The surplus of the external trade in services in the 3rd quarter was EUR 3.9 billion When it comes to good»»»

The White House launched a "media offenders" page on its official website Friday, naming outlets it accuses of bias and "fake news" – including 2025 Pulitzer Prize finalist the Boston Globe, CBS News and the UK’s Independent. Critics fear the initiative is aimed at delegitimising the»»»

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he had recently spoken with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro as tensions surged, while Caracas accused Washington of preparing an attack. The United States has tightened pressure with a military buildup in the Caribbean, branding an alleged Maduro-run drug cart»»»

Nasry Asfura, the conservative candidate endorsed by US President Donald Trump, has taken a slim lead in Honduras's presidential race, according to preliminary results. The campaign has been overshadowed by Trump's threats to cut financial aid to the Central American nation if his preferred candida»»»

Two right-wing rivals for the Honduras presidency have found themselves in a "technical tie" following a preliminary vote count, the country's electoral council said Monday. The body will now begin a manual count to determine the winner.  A businessman who has US President Donald Trump's backi»»»

The White House said Monday a Navy admiral acted “within his authority and the law” in ordering a second strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean on Sept. 2, after bipartisan calls for reviews of US maritime operations following reports of a verbal order that killed survivors. The»»»

Joaquin Guzman Lopez, a son of jailed Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, pleaded guilty in Chicago on Monday to narcotics trafficking and running a criminal enterprise, US media reported. He had initially denied the charges after his July 2024 arrest in Texas. A son of the infamous Mexica»»»

South Africa, Eswatini and Zambia have launched the first public distribution of lenacapavir, a revolutionary HIV-prevention injection shown to reduce transmission risk by over 99.9 percent. The rollout, supported by global health agencies and aimed at regions with the world’s highest HIV infection»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited one of the command posts of the Russian armed forces on Sunday, where he received reports, including on taking control of the cities of Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and Volchansk in the Kharkov Region, Kremlin spokesman Dmi»»»

Demonstrators in several European cities, including Paris, London and Rome, took to the streets on Saturday as the UN marked the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Protesters accused Israel of violating a fragile US-brokered ceasefire and demanded tougher international act»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, December 1: Papers discuss HIV figures across France. Next, Israeli papers react to PM Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request – a "resounding no" or a "necessary" act? Also: the "Sunday Scaries" are more common than we might think. Finally, we bring you a love story about a wido»»»

Hong Kong officials revealed Monday that fire-safety standards were violated in a deadly blaze that claimed at least 151 lives, with renovation netting failing to meet required safety codes. The incident has sparked widespread public outrage, fueling calls for accountability as authorities face gro»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky launched a flurry of diplomatic activity during hours-long talks at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Monday. Macron said he hoped that ongoing talks around ending the war in Ukraine could be a "turning point" for both th»»»

Australian children brace for an upcoming social media ban on under-16s as governments around the world consider their own restrictions in a bid to protect youngsters' mental health. Also in this edition: South Korea's largest e-commerce firm suffers a major data breach, and Donald Trump says he's »»»

Multinational retail giant Costco has sued the US government to secure a full refund of import duties if the Supreme Court rejects President Donald Trump's authority to impose tariffs without congressional approval. Costco's lawsuit urges the federal trade court to declare Trump's 'emergency' tarif»»»

As the year draws to a close, the December night skies promise a dazzling array of cosmic spectacles. From the rare visit of an interstellar comet to the fiery trails of one of the year's best meteor showers, and a striking close encounter between Earth's Moon and the giant planet Jupiter, stargaze»»»

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Monday that at least three of his offices had been targeted with bomb threats. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Multiple bomb threats were made Monday morning against the offices of New York Democratic Sen. Chuck Schume»»»

Australia's Communications Minister Anika Wells has told the BBC she is not intimidated by technology companies who disagree with the country's "world-leading" social media ban and is ready if Washington weighs in. From December 10, ten social media firms including Snapchat, Meta, TikTok and YouTub»»»

Abu Dhabi: On the occasion of 54th Eid Al Etihad (UAE National Day), senior leaders of the UAE Armed Forces said the occasion marks a defining moment in the nation’s history. They noted that it reminds us of the determination that shaped the UAE’s early journey and the firm belief of the founding f»»»

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to hold talks in Moscow on Tuesday to discuss the Trump administration's controversial proposal to end the war in Ukraine. The meeting comes after Washington said it was feeling confident about the plan, following talks with U»»»

Joaquin Guzman Lopez was arrested on July 25, 2034, in Santa Tefesa, N.M. On Monday, he pleaded guilty in Chicago federal court to U.S. drug trafficking charges. Photo by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the son of Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo," pleaded g»»»

Air travel;ers in the U.S. without a REAL ID will be charged a $45 fee beginning in February 2026, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced Monday. The updated ID has been required since May, but passengers without it have so far been allowed to clear security with additional scre»»»

Aubrey and her wife are preparing to leave the United States for Costa Rica in January - a decision they haven't taken lightly, after building a life as homeowners in upstate New York. Aubrey says months of unease about the political climate in the United States - from debates over LGBTQ rights to »»»

Dubai: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made an unprecedented request for a presidential pardon while still on trial for corruption — a move that has triggered political uproar, raised legal questions and further exposed the deep divides in Israeli society. President Isaac Herzog has v»»»

The Apple logo is displayed prominently at the Apple store in Chicago. On Monday, Apple announced its artificial intelligence chief, John Giannandrea, will retire next year in an AI leadership shakeup following Siri delays. File Photo by Brian Kersey/UPI | License Photo Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Apple's arti»»»

A US admiral acting under the authority of Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a "double-tap" military operation that targeted survivors of an initial attack on an alleged drug smuggling boat, the White House said Monday. The legality of the Trump administration's deadly strikes against alleged »»»

1 of 8 | Flowers and an American flag is seen as part of a memorial outside the Farragut West Metro Station in Washington, D.C., five days after two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 1 (UPI) -- The medical condition is improving for U»»»

Twenty-one children are among 33 people who have died in Cuba of the mosquito-borne chikungunya and dengue viruses since July, authorities said Monday. Most of the deaths were attributed to chikungunya — characterised by fever and joint pain that can be debilitating but rarely fatal — while the flu»»»

Share: Pope Leo has urged Lebanese people, and in particular Christians, to remain in the country despite years of conflict and the threat of the Islamic State. Leo arrived in Lebanon on Sunday for his first trip as pope. In his opening speech, he challenged the country’s political leaders to put a»»»

Washington DC: Amid speculation about the US President's health. White House has released the results of Donald Trump's MRI scan, which the Republican leader underwent in October. Trump had been under growing pressure to disclose his medical test results after several Democrats, including Minnesota»»»

Nigeria's defence minister has resigned, the presidency said on Monday, as the country reeled from a security crisis including mass kidnappings of schoolchildren. The departure of Mohammed Badaru Abubakar came after President Bola Tinubu declared a "nationwide security emergency" last week as the c»»»

Share: Pope Leo XIV got a rockstar welcome from thousands of Lebanese youth on Monday, bringing them a message of hope on the second day of his visit to the crisis-hit country. Locals have joyfully welcomed the American pontiff, turning out in their thousands to his public appearances and lining st»»»

From AI nostalgia filters to spaceflight stunts, toy obsessions, and accidental scandals, 2025 has become a year defined by the stories we shared — and the ones that unexpectedly consumed the internet. A Studio Ghibli–style AI selfie trend turned feeds into animated dreamscapes, while Katy Perry’s »»»

1 of 2 | Megan Thee Stallion performs during the 24th annual BET Awards live telecast at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 30, 2024. On Monday, the Grammy-winning rapper won a defamation lawsuit against blogger Milagro Gramz, who she said spread "hateful rumors" on behalf of the man who sh»»»

President Donald Trump prepares to pardon Gobble, the National Thanksgiving Turkey, in the Rose Garden of the White House on Tuesday. One day later, when Trump was at Mar-a-Lago in South Florida, David Gentile's seven-year sentence was commuted after 12 days in prison. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | Li»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Dublin in the Republic of Ireland for am official one day visit. The Ukrainian president will meet Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin for a bilateral meeting and pay a courtesy visit to newly inaugurated Irish president Catherine Co»»»

US President Donald Trump "remains in excellent overall health" after undergoing a preventative MRI, according to his White House physician. Captain Sean Barbabella released a memo on Monday that said advanced imaging of the 79-year-old president's heart and abdomen came back "perfectly normal". He»»»

A motorist clears snow from around his car in Denver in 2016. A storm at the start of the week is expected to move southeastward along the Rockies, causing snow to spread from Montana to Colorado. File Photo by Gary C. Caskey/UPI | License Photo A storm producing areas of snow over interior British»»»

“[President Rumen] Radev has revealed his true face! We will not allow anarchy and chaos to overtake Bulgaria,” says a post on the MRF Press Center’s Facebook page, quoting the party leader and Floor Leader, Delyan Peevski, who commented the nationwide protests against the 2026 State Budget Bill. P»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Palestine snatched a goal deep into stoppage time to defeat Qatar 1-0 in their FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group A opener at the Al Bayt Stadium on Monday. Sultan Al Brake’s own goal (90+5 minute) secured victory for Palestine, who will next play Tunisia - who lost 1-0 to Syria ear»»»

One of the four sons of notorious Mexican drug kingpin Joaquín El Chapo Guzmán has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in a US court. Joaquín Guzmán López's guilty plea on Monday comes after US prosecutors pledged last May to not pursue the death penalty against him. Lopez, 39, is a member o»»»

A top US Navy commander ordered a second round of military strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, the White House has confirmed. "Admiral (Frank) Bradley worked well within his authority and the law" in ordering the additional strikes, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monda»»»

Officials from U.S Central Command and the Bahrain participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Bahrain on Dec. 1 for bilateral Combined Command Post for air defense. Photo by CENTCOM/news release Dec. 1 (UPI) -- U.S. Central Command and Bahrain on Monday opened a bilateral Combined Command Post fo»»»

1 of 2 | People check in for flights for Thanksgiving holiday travel at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago this past week. The TSA announced Monday that fliers who don't have an acceptable REAL ID or passport can pay a $45 fee and use Confirm.ID, a modernized identity verification system to co»»»

NATO members in Europe are pressing Washington to maintain its troop presence in the region, stressing that November drills in Romania highlighted European countries’ dependence on US support, Bloomberg has reported. The US has already reduced its military presence on the continent with further wit»»»

Security guarantees for Ukraine remained unresolved after the latest talks between Kiev and Washington on ending the conflict with Russia, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing officials. Negotiators also discussed potential election timelines and territorial issues. The Ukrainian dele»»»