UPI 8m

British police arrest protesters who threw dessert at crown jewels - UPI.com

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is pictured adorned with a Royal Standard and the Imperial State Crown after her death in 2022. File Photo by UK Minister Of Defense/UPI | License Photo Dec. 7 (UPI) -- British police have arrested four protesters who threw a custard and apple crumble at the display»»»

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Gulf News 9m

Trump says 'a little bit disappointed' Zelensky has not read peace proposal

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he felt "a little bit disappointed" with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky for not engaging with a plan to end the war with Russia. "So we've been speaking to President Putin and we've been speaking to Ukrainian leaders — including Zelensky, President»»»

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Gulf News 9m

Japan summons China envoy over fighter jet incident

Japan has summoned China's ambassador to lodge "a strong protest" after Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese fighter jets, the foreign ministry said. Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi Takehiro summoned Wu Jianghao Sunday afternoon and "made a strong protest that such dangerous acts ar»»»

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BBC 16m

Royal Navy unveils new Atlantic strategy to counter Russian threat

In the dark waters off the west coast of Scotland, a slender submarine glider, like a torpedo with wings, slips under the surface and quickly disappears off into the murk. The SG-1 Fathom is on the prowl for intruders. "The glider patrols through the depths of the ocean monitoring and listening for»»»

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BBC 17m

Wicked or Avatar? Hollywood gears up for Golden Globe nominations

Hamnet, Sinners, Marty Supreme and Wicked: For Good are a few of the films expected to be up for Golden Globe awards when the nominations are announced later. The Globes are the first major Hollywood honours to reveal their shortlists, effectively kicking off a film awards season that will last unt»»»

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Gulf News 21m

Hegseth non-committal on releasing video of second drug-boat strike

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday refused to say whether the Pentagon would release video of the operation that targeted survivors of a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean. The White House early this week confirmed that a US admiral under Hegseth's authority ordere»»»

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Gulf News 21m

Mexico: Death toll rises to 5 after explosion outside a police station in Michoacan state

MEXICO CITY: The number of victims killed in an explosion outside a police station in the western Mexican state of Michoacan over the weekend has risen to five, the Attorney General’s Office said Sunday. Twelve others were injured following Saturday’s explosion, according to the office. Also In Thi»»»

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Ya Libnan 26m

Vengeance and reprisal mark Sharaa’s first year — Is he becoming Assad 2.0? – Ya Libnan

Share: Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al Sharaa, better known as Abu Mohammad al-Golani vowed to protect the minorities but his actions during his first year in office proved the opposite; Vengeance and reprisal mark his first year in office . Switching to civilian clothing didn’t fool the Syrian peo»»»

BBC 43m

Can Japan get more female business leaders?

In October Japan got its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi. Her rise has been hailed as a ground-breaking moment for Japanese women, but some fear that her conservative politics won't change the country's gender inequality situation. There's one thing that both her proponents and detracto»»»

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BBC 51m

Government promises 50,000 new apprenticeships in youth employment push

The government says some 50,000 young people are expected to benefit from a programme to expand apprenticeships as it looks to tackle youth unemployment. The £725 million package, which was earmarked in the Budget and covers the next three years, will be used to create apprenticeships in sectors in»»»

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UPI 1h

Southwest Airlines gets $11M break after fines for 2022 meltdown - UPI.com

A Southwest Airlines passenger looks for her luggage at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles in December 2022. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Southwest Airlines will not have to pay the final $11 million portion of a record civil penalty tied to its 2022 ho»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Philippines flood scam probe on livestream: Corruption unfolds in real time

Imagine this: corruption probes, like the one being conducted by the Indepedent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) in Manila, livestreamed for the whole nation to see — would that change the game for the Philippines? Would Filipino voters finally ditch the old-school tribal and dynastic politics, »»»

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Sputnik 1h

Netanyahu Announces Soon Transition to 2nd Phase of Trump's Gaza Peace Plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the first phase of US President Donald Trump's peace plan had already been nearly implemented and that the parties would shortly move on to its second phase, calling for the disarmament of Palestinian movement Hamas and the demilitarization of the»»»

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BBC 1h

Death of Venezuelan opposition figure in custody 'vile', US says

The US has criticised the Venezuelan government over the death of an opposition figure in custody, calling it a "reminder of the vile nature" of President Nicolás Maduro's regime. Alfredo Díaz died in his prison cell at the El Helicoide prison in Caracas where he was being held for more than a year»»»

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BBC 1h

Canadian airline to start cancelling flights ahead of planned strike

Air Transat, one of Canada's largest airlines, said it will start gradually suspending some flights starting on Monday ahead of a planned strike. The union representing the airline's pilots issued a 72-hour strike notice on Sunday, announcing that Air Transat pilots will stop showing up to work on »»»

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BBC 1h

Little sleep, no pay: India's poll workers flag harsh conditions amid uproar over deaths

A few days ago, Sarvesh Kumar, a school teacher in India's Uttar Pradesh state, was found dead in his home. In a video purportedly made by him before his death, Kumar can be seen weeping as he talks about the pressures of election work and being upset about not being able to complete it on time. "I»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Look: Singapore-Malaysia rapid transit system (RTS) link nears completion

Excitement over the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is growing as the link nears completion. The construction, deemed as a "new lifeline" for one of the world's busiest border crossings, the Causeway, is visible in the shared photos of cranes, bridges, and bustling work sites.»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QF school students excel in contest on contributions of Sheikha Moza

Tribune News Network Doha Students from Qatar Academy Msheireb and Qatar Academy Al Khor, both part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, earned top placements in a national competition dedicated to documenting the achievements of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qata»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

YoC unveils limited-edition hats by Chilean crin artisans

Tribune News Network Doha As part of the closing celebrations for the Qatar Argentina and Chile 2025 Year of Culture, the initiative has commissioned a remarkable cross-cultural collaboration that brings together traditional Chilean crin artisans and contemporary designers to create bespoke crin de»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar Charity partners with UN, int’l organisations at Doha Forum 2025

Tribune News Network Doha On the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2025, Qatar Charity (QC) has signed several agreements and memorandums of understanding with leading international and UN organisations, reaffirming its commitment to expanding humanitarian action and strengthening global crisis response.»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Kahramaa launches inaugural Success Partners Forum 2025

QNA Doha Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) launched its inaugural Success Partners Forum for the electricity and water 2025. The forum aims to strengthen partnerships with local companies and national factories, establish a platform for communication and joint planning, and»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar, Panama sign MoU on mutual recognition of seafarer’s certificates

Tribune News Network Doha The State of Qatar and the Republic of Panama have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on mutual recognition of seafarer’s certificates. The MoU was signed by Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Dadu unveils new season of interactive programmes

Tribune News Network DOHA Dadu, Qatar’s Children’s Museum, has announced its new season of engaging activities and programmes, running through April 2026. The Seasonal Garden will once again come alive with a diverse lineup of interactive experiences, hands-on workshops, and activities designed to »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

CCQ opens new pathways for students in finance, business

Tribune News Network Doha The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) and the Qatar Association of Certified Public Accountants (QCPA) signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen academic and professional collaboration, expand educational opportunities for the college’s students in finance and busi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

EAA Foundation calls for ‘Education as Justice’ to protect learning in crises at Doha Forum

Tribune News Network Doha The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, convened a high-level panel at the Doha Forum 2025 under the theme “Education as Justice in Times of Crisis,” issuing a global call to reframe education not as a development aspirati»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QATAR, NIGERIA HOLD ROUND OF POLITICAL CONSULTATIONS

A round of political consultations was convened in Doha on Sunday between the ministries of foreign affairs of Qatar and Nigeria. The Qatari side was chaired by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, while the Nigerian side was chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QF’s Academic Bridge Programme to host Harvard Model Congress M-E 2026

Tribune News Network Doha The Academic Bridge Programme, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, will host, for the first time in Doha,the upcoming edition of the Harvard Model Congress Middle East (HMCME) 2026, which will take place from January 16 to 18, 2026. This year’s conference »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Lusail Boulevard welcomes visitors to the Arab Cup Fan Zone

Lusail Boulevard continues to welcome visitors to the Arab Cup Fan Zone, which is open daily from 5 PM to midnight and runs through December 18. Held alongside the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, the event offers a vibrant, festive atmosphere and an immersive experience that brings together entertainment»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QF-led dialogue calls for protection of education diplomacy in turbulent world

Tribune News Network Doha The risks that geopolitical tensions and the rise of nationalism pose to education’s ability to forge vital international ties have been explored by experts from Qatar and around the world through a session led by Qatar Foundation at Doha Forum 2025. A panel discussion tit»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Shura speaker holds talks with speaker of North Macedonia, French delegation

QNA Doha Shura Council Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim held separate meetings on Sunday with Afrim Gashi, speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of North Macedonia, and a delegation from the French Senate, as Doha continued a series of high-level parliamentary engagements. During his me»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Shura, Algerian Assembly ink MoU

QNA Doha An official talks session was held Sunday between the Shura Council and the People’s National Assembly of the sisterly People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, focusing on bilateral relations between the two sides, particularly in the parliamentary domain, and exploring ways to strengthen »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Rekha honoured at Red Sea International Film Festival, talks up the power of 'silent love'

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like tonight. The fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival was already buzzing, but then she walked in. Rekha. The legendary, reclusive Bollywood icon who isn't a fan of public interactions. I had a perfect view from »»»

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RT 3h

EU state to divert aid from Africa to Ukraine

Sweden will discontinue aid to Tanzania, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Liberia and Bolivia, and redirect the funds to Ukraine, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa has announced. During a press conference on Friday, Dousa said that assistance worth approximate»»»

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Kuna 3h

UAE, draws with Egypt 1-1 in Arab Cup

DOHA, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- The UAE and Egypt national teams played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday during the second round of the Arab Cup (FIFA Qatar 2025), in Doha.The match, which took place at Lusail Stadium, ended the first half in a goalless tie. In the second half, UAE's Caio Lucas scored the opener in»»»

Kuna 3h

Briefing of KUNA main news for Friday until 00:00 GMT

GAZA -- The Israeli occupation forces renew attacks on Gaza Strip, killing six Palestinians. GAZA -- A Palestinian man is killed by the Israeli occupation forces in the West Bank city of Al-Khalil. BEIRUT -- President of the UN Security Council reaffirms support for Lebanon's territorial integrity »»»

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Today in Kuwait's history

KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- 1965 -- Eight members of the National Assembly: Abdulrazzaq Al-Khaled, Sami Al-Munayyes, Ali Al-Omar, Ahmad Al-Khateeb, Rashed Al-Tawheed, Yaaqoub Al-Humaidhi, Jassem Al-Qatami and Sulaiman Al-Mutawwa, submitted resignation in protest of what they deemed as regulations restr»»»

Sputnik 3h

India or EU: Which Offers Better Prospects for Russia?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has just returned from India, where he received a very warm welcome from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Russia and India agreed to work together in defense, energy, and trade. India is developing at a great rate, now vastly outperforming all the members of the Europe»»»

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BNE 4h

BRICS launch gold-backed cryptocurrency to replace the dollar

The BRICS group has launched a working prototype of a gold-backed trade currency known as the “Unit”, as the world’s leading emerging markets search for a way to ditch the dollar, the Institute for Economic Strategies of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IRIAS) reported on December 4. The Unit is a »»»

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UPI 4h

Benin government says it foiled military coup attempt - UPI.com

Benin President Patrice Talon speaks during the Alliance for Entrepreneurship thematic, as part of the New Global Financial Pact Summit at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France, in June 2023. File Photo by Emmanuel Dunand/EPA A memorial of flowers and American flags is seen outside the Farragut We»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Dubai: Jebel Ali Police launch 'Customer Voice' to hear residents’ feedback

Dubai: Jebel Ali Police Station has launched a new initiative, “Customer Voice,” aimed at enhancing communication with the public, in line with directives from Lt Gen Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police. The first session brought together Colonel Jamal Ibrahim Ali, Directo»»»

Gulf News 4h

Dubai Police hailed as global benchmark by Brazilian innovation chief

Dubai: Dubai Police has been recognised as a global standard for modern policing by Captain Gustavo Henrique Rocha Bonifacio, Director of Innovation at the Military Police of São Paulo State, Brazil. He praised the force for combining cutting-edge technology with a human-centred approach to public »»»

BBC 4h

Trump criticises Democrat he pardoned over not switching political parties

US President Donald Trump is slamming Democrat Henry Cuellar's "lack of loyalty" for not converting to the Republican party after Trump pardoned him. In issuing his pardon on Wednesday, Trump said the Texas Representative - who was charged last year with bribery and money laundering - had been poli»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Interior Minister Says He Does Not Intend to Resign

Interior Minister Daniel Mitov Sunday said he has no intention of resigning because when the question of resignation is raised, one must ask "why" and whether there are real grounds for it. He was speaking on bTV about the opposition's calls for his resignation, which he described as normal. Regard»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Formation of Doha 2030 Asian Games Organizing Committee Board announced

Doha, Qatar: The formation of the Board of Directors of the Organizing Committee for the 21st Asian Games – Doha 2030 was announced today, chaired by H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, with the membership of H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, Minister o»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Sheikha Moza delivers closing remarks for Doha Forum 2025

Doha, Qatar: HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF) and Education Above All Foundation (EAA) delivered today the closing remarks at Doha Forum 2025, held under the theme "Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress" at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha. Her Highness' Speech s»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant Gets Enough Russian Fuel to Run Until 2028 - Szijjarto

Another shipment of Russian fuel has arrived at Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant, the last one this year, ensuring enough stock until November 2028, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said. "The last batch of nuclear fuel planned for this year has arrived at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Hosts Qatar bow out of Arab Cup with big defeat to Tunisia

DOHA: Hosts Qatar made an early exit from the FIFA Arab Cup after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Tunisia in their final Group A match at Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday. Despite the convincing win, Tunisia were also eliminated, as Palestine and Syria advanced to the quarter-finals from the group after playing»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Saudi Arabia suspends in-person classes in Madinah as heavy rain triggers shift to remote learning

Dubai: Education authorities in Madinah have announced the suspension of in-person classes on Monday across all schools under the region’s General Administration of Education and its affiliated governorates. The department confirmed that classes scheduled for Monday will shift to remote learning vi»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

EBRD’s first vice president to visit Egypt for strategic talks

The First Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Greg Guyett, is scheduled to visit Egypt from 8 to 10 December 2025 for high-level meetings with Egyptian government officials and private-sector representatives. Guyett will be accompanied by Matteo Patrone, E»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Watch: Heavy rain triggers landslide in Tabuk, road closed for safety

Dubai: Saudi authorities in Tabuk have confirmed that a landslide reported in the region was caused by soil instability following intense rainfall. Emergency teams responded immediately, closing the affected road as a precaution to protect lives and property. Also Read: Saudi Civil Defence urges ca»»»

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