20-year-old man killed in blast while carrying explosives on motorcycle
A 20-year-old man died in a powerful explosion while riding his motorcycle near Ramnagar village on the Ichhawar-Ashta road, around 55 km from Bhopal, in Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday morning. The victim, identified as Sukhram Barela, from Jamli village, was travelling from Ichhawar towards Ramnagar wh»»»
Dubai Airport’s busiest travel day is December 28 - How not to miss your flight
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) is gearing up for its busiest travel day of the festive season, with December 28 forecast to be the peak, as passenger numbers surge past 300,000 travellers a day during the final stretch of the year. Dubai Airports said traffic begins to build in the first »»»
'Shivering from cold and fear': winter rains batter displaced Gazans
Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territories: It only took a matter of minutes after the heavy overnight rain first began to fall for Jamil al-Sharafi's tent in southern Gaza to flood, drenching his food and leaving his blankets sopping wet. The winter rains have made an already precarious life worse for pe»»»
Tragic fallout: Haunted by wife’s suicide, man flees 1,000 km and ends life
A 35-year-old Bengaluru resident, accused of abetting his wife’s suicide in a dowry harassment case, died by suicide in a hotel in the Indian city of Nagpur early Saturday, while his 60-year-old mother also attempted suicide but survived, police said. The incident has left both families devastated.»»»
Boy, 7, killed in accidental rifle firing while playing with other children
A tragic incident in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena district claimed the life of a seven-year-old boy after he was accidentally shot while playing with other children, police said. According to IANS, the incident took place on Saturday night in Sanjay Nagar, Porsa town. The victim, identified as Rishabh T»»»
President of Madagascar to Asharq Al-Awsat: Three-Pillar Economic Plan to Revive the Country
President of Madagascar Michael Randrianirina said his country views Saudi Arabia as its “main partner” in the phase of “refoundation” and in building a new development model, revealing to Asharq Al-Awsat a three-pillar economic plan aimed at restoring political and institutional stability, activat»»»
Qatar Post issues commemorative stamp marking 75 years since its establishment
DOHA: Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) has issued a commemorative postage stamp to mark the seventy-fifth anniversary of the establishment of Qatar Post. The stamp documents Qatar Post's journey since 1950 and reflects its national role in supporting the services of the State of Qatar and»»»
Spending New Year's Eve in Budapest? Brace yourself: the night is set to bring bitter cold and snow!
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Hungary introduces major tax breaks for young mothers: monthly gains could reach EUR 460!
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Missing Austrian man found dead weeks after disappearing in western Hungary
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Qatar post issues commemorative stamp marking 75 years since its establishment
Doha: Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) has issued a commemorative postage stamp to mark the seventy-fifth anniversary of the establishment of Qatar Post. The stamp documents Qatar Post's journey since 1950 and reflects its national role in supporting the services of the State of Qatar and»»»
India: Pilot killed in Himachal paragliding crash, tourist injured
A tandem paragliding pilot died in a crash at the internationally renowned Bir Billing adventure sports site in Himachal Pradesh on Friday, officials said Saturday. According to a PTI report, the experienced pilot’s glider reportedly developed a technical fault shortly after take-off, lost balance »»»
Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah and the Islamic Resistance liberated entire Lebanon, not just the south, in cooperation with various factions as well as with the support of the Lebanese Army and the people - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Somali PM condemns Israel's recognition of Somaliland
Mogadishu: Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration recognizing Somaliland as an independent state, describing the move as null, void, and legally unacceptable. In remarks published by Somali National News Agency Sunday, B»»»
Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: Lebanon is in the midst of storm and instability because of the US policies and the Israeli attacks - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Qassem: Abu Salim Yaghi’s first role models were Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Mohammad Baqer Al-Sadr, Imam Sayyed Mousa Al-Sadr, Imam Khomeini, and Imam Khamenei - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hakimi to feature in Morocco's final AFCON group game
Rabat: African player of the year Achraf Hakimi will make his first appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations when hosts Morocco play Zambia on Monday, coach Walid Regragui confirmed. "What he has done to come back is extraordinary. What I can say is that Achraf will play tomorrow," Regragui said Sun»»»
French cinema actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
French actress Brigitte Bardot, who revolutionised 1950s French cinema and became a symbol of sexual liberation, has died age 91. The cinema icon - BB as she was known in her home country - acted in almost 50 films, including And God Created Woman, but retired in 1973 to devote her life to animal w»»»
Elon Musk reacts after Indian-origin man dies following 8-hour hospital wait
Tesla CEO and and tech billionaire Elon Musk criticised Canada’s healthcare system following the death of 44-year-old Prashant Sreekumar, an Indian-origin man who waited over eight hours for medical attention at Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton. Sreekumar reportedly suffered severe chest pa»»»
UAE warns against risks of free streaming and downloads
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cyber Security Council has cautioned that free online streaming and downloading can expose users to malware, data theft, and privacy breaches. The council urged the public to rely on trusted platforms and strengthen digital security practices to protect their devices and personal»»»
UK museum accused of ditching war medals for trans tour
The British Imperial War Museum has turned “woke,” replacing an exhibition of military medals with an LGBTQ-themed tour, Lord Michael Ashcroft, who owns the historic collection, has said. Until recently, the London museum had exhibited the ‘Extraordinary Heroes’ gallery, which included a collection»»»
Coupang founder Kim says sorry over data leak
Seoul: Founder of South Korea's e-commerce giant Coupang, Kim Bom-suk, apologised on Sunday over a data leak that shook confidence among more than 30 million customers. The apology follows revelations that customer data at Coupang had been leaked by a former employee, prompting a police search of t»»»
NYE 2026 fireworks at Burj Khalifa: Your complete guide to taxis, buses and parking
Dubai is preparing for one of its busiest New Year’s Eve celebrations yet, with over 2.7 million passengers expected to use public transport. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out a comprehensive mobility plan, covering taxis, buses, parking, and road closures to ensure smooth arri»»»
'Invasion of the Giant Bugs' - World-Famous Exhibition Opens At Sofia Central Station
Central Station - Sofia is transformed into a soaring, buzzing microcosm, thanks to the official opening of the world-famous exhibition "Invasion of the Giant Bugs", which opened its doors on December 10. Created by Mr. Dan Firoiu, founder of the internationally recognized Bulgarian company "Coco A»»»
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 »»»
Russian Victories Across the Front Warning Sign for Zelensky: Make Peace or Be Destroyed
The liberation of Dimitrov in Donetsk, Gulyaipole and Stepnogorsk in Zaporozhye, and new areas in Kharkov region are significant in their own right, but even more so in terms of their impact on peace talks, says military analyst Alexander Mikhailov. The victories create “a new, additional factor ag»»»
Bulgaria Four Days from the Euro: How Taxes and Fees Will Be Paid After the Changeover
With the introduction of the euro, all payments to the state budget and to municipalities – including taxes, fees and other public obligations – will be made in the single European currency. The only exception applies during the one-month period of dual circulation, when both the lev and the euro w»»»
Israeli Enemy Proceeds Ceasefire Violations in South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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7 viral meme trends that took over the internet in 2025
Doha, Qatar: From Labubus to 6-7 memes, internet has been abuzz with various viral trends and memes in 2025. The Peninsula lists a few of the memorable ones that defined 2025. The 6-7 mania Dictionary.com named "67" its Word of the Year - pronounced six-seven, not sixty seven. The two-digit number »»»
Executions in Iran more than double in 2025, report says
The number of executions in Iran in 2025 has more than doubled compared to the amount which took place across the country in 2024. Norwegian-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) group told the BBC it had verified at least 1,500 executions up until the start of December, adding that many more have taken pl»»»
470-kilo WWII bomb removed in Belgrade
Belgrade, Serbia: A 470-kilogram (1,000-pound) World War II aerial bomb was safely removed on Sunday from a construction site in a central district of Serbia's capital, Belgrade, police said. The US-made AN-M44 bomb was used during Allied air raids on German positions during the liberation of Belgr»»»
2025 Through AI’s Lenses: Year in Focus
The year 2025 will go down in history for its military shake-ups, political turbulence, game-changing global events, and groundbreaking tech revolutions. From shifting power dynamics to breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and beyond, it was a year that reshaped the world. What stood out most t»»»
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»»»
Three delivery trucks set ablaze in Kaisariani arson attack
Three delivery trucks were targeted in an apparent arson attack early Sunday in the Kaisariani area of Athens. The fire spread to nearby private vehicles, but investigators have not found any explosive device at the scene. Officials said the suspects may have doused the trucks with a flammable liqu»»»
470-kilo WWII Bomb Removed in Belgrade
A 470-kilogram (1,000-pound) World War II aerial bomb was safely removed on Sunday from a construction site in a central district of Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, police said. The US-made AN-M44 bomb was used during Allied air raids on German positions during the liberation of Belgrade from Nazi occu»»»
How frogs went from right-wing meme to anti-ICE protest symbol
The revolution will not be televised, but it might have webbed feet and bulging eyes. It also might have a unicorn's horn or a chicken's feathers. As protests against the Trump administration continue in US cities, demonstrators are adopting the energy of a community costume parade or block party. »»»
Mayor Terziev Confirms: Euro Transition in Sofia Without Extra Costs
Sofia is fully prepared for the introduction of the euro on January 1, 2026, with no hidden price hikes and even lower costs for public transport, Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev announced on Facebook. The municipal administration has approved a set of amendments to local regulations related to the euro »»»
French Legend Brigitte Bardot Dead at 91
French film legend Brigitte Bardot, a cinema icon of the 1950s and sixties who walked away from global stardom to become an animal rights protector, has died aged 91, her foundation said Sunday. Bardot had rarely been seen in public in recent months but was hospitalized in October and in November r»»»
Romania among countries where cash still holds strong despite global shift to digital payments
Romania remains one of the countries where cash continues to play an unusually prominent role in everyday transactions, even as digital and card-based payments grow worldwide. According to a recent ranking of countries by the prevalence of cash transactions, Romania’s cash usage stands at around 20»»»
Lusail Boulevard’s December 31 event open to families only; parking and shuttle areas announced
Doha, Qatar: Organizers of the Lusail Boulevard fireworks show clarified that the event taking place on Wednesday, December 31, will be open to families only. Lusail City has also unveiled a detailed parking and transportation plan to ensure smooth mobility for spectators. In a statement, Lusail Ci»»»
FRA issues ‘Real Estate Ownership Bond Insurance’
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), led by Mohamed Farid, announced the issuance of a specialized document under the name “Real Estate Ownership Bond Insurance.” This new model allows insurance companies to provide coverage for buyers against any risks related to the validity of ownership or »»»
Oman sets January 2026 public holidays under new policy
Dubai: Oman has confirmed two public holidays in January 2026 to mark Accession Day and the Islamic occasion of Al Isra’a Wal Miraj, as part of a newly approved policy to announce national and religious holidays in advance each year. Under the calendar endorsed by the Council of Ministers, Thursday»»»
Brazil’s ex-president Bolsonaro treated for hiccups
Brasmlia: Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro underwent a medical procedure Saturday to treat recurrent hiccups he has been dealing with for months, according to his medical team. The 70-year-old ex-president, who is serving a 27-year prison sentence for an attempted coup, had been released f»»»
China's Finance Ministry: Fiscal Policies Will be More 'Proactive' in 2026
China's finance ministry on Sunday said fiscal policies will be more proactive next year, reiterating its focus on domestic demand, technological innovation and a social safety net. The statement comes as trading partners urge the world's second-biggest economy to reduce its reliance on exports, un»»»
Zionist entity’s Netanyahu departs for US to meet Trump - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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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»»»
Bulgaria Adopts Euro Amid Fear and Uncertainty
Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the euro on Thursday, but some believe the move could bring higher prices and add to instability in the European Union's poorest country. A protest campaign emerged this year to "keep the Bulgarian lev", playing on public fears of price rises and a gen»»»
'She lit up our lives': UAE school mourns Indian expat student, 17, who died of cardiac arrest
Sharjah: The Sharjah Indian School is grieving the devastating loss of Aisha Mariyam, a 17-year-old Indian expat student in the UAE, who died of cardiac arrest on Thursday, leaving her school community in shock and sorrow while most of them are away on vacation. Aisha, a grade 11 student, was known»»»