Gulf News 5h

Ras Al Khaimah launches classic taxi service to offer tourists a journey through time

Ras Al Khaimah: The Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority on Friday launched a new classic taxi service designed to give tourists a nostalgic travel experience that reflects the transportation methods of previous generations. The service aims to allow visitors to glimpse the past and immerse themselve»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Trump says Thailand, Cambodia have agreed to stop border clashes

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to halt fighting along their disputed border, which has killed at least 20 people this week. The latest fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours, which stems from a long-running dispute over the colonial-era demar»»»

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UPI 6h

House Oversight Democrats release new cache of Epstein photos - UPI.com

1 of 15 | Jeffrey Epstein sits with Steve Bannon. Image courtesy of the House Oversight Committee Democrats. Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Democrats from the House Oversight Committee released new photos Friday from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The photos feature prominent people, inclu»»»

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UPI 7h

Pope Leo XIV urges Italy's spy agency to prioritize peace, human dignity - UPI.com

Pope Leo XIV pictured in May addressing Catholic faithful from the Vatican balcony in Vatican City, Vatican. On Friday, the American-born Catholic Church head urged Italy's intelligence officials to ground national security in ethical principles and cautioned that efforts to preserve peace must not»»»

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BBC 7h

Taylor Swift shown breaking down in tears after she met Southport attack families

Taylor Swift broke down in tears after meeting survivors and families of the victims of the Southport stabbing attack, backstage footage from her Eras tour reveals. The star met privately with some of those affected by the attack in July 2024, which took place at a Taylor Swift-themed dance worksho»»»

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France24 7h

Will France be next to introduce an Australian-style social media ban for children?

Australia this week implemented a world-first ban on social media for under-16s, and France could soon introduce a similar measure. French lawmakers will in January debate a bill whose aim is to protect children’s mental health. Australia on Wednesday became the first country to introduce a social »»»

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UPI 8h

Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi rearrested by Iranian regime - UPI.com

The Dec. 2023 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony for Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi at the Nobel Institute in Oslo, Norway. On Friday, her Paris-based human rights organization said that security and police forces "violently detained" Mohammadi and other human rights activists during a memorial for Khos»»»

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Middle East Observer 9h

EIPICO Achieves a Double Milestone

EIPICO announced a significant dual achievement regarding Obtains (EDA License for EIPICO 3 Factory) and the launch of its new biosimilar product (ADALIMAB), The event was chaired by both of Prof. Dr. Samir El-Badawi, Professor of Rheumatology at Cairo University and President of the Egyptian Socie»»»

UPI 9h

Costa Rica, Israel sign trade pact for agriculture, industrial products - UPI.com

Israel and Costa Rica have signed a free trade agreement, but it must be ratified by Costa Rica's Legislative Assembly in the face of opposition by pro-Palestinian groups. File Photo by Abir Sultan/EPA Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Costa Rica and Israel finalized a free trade agreement this week that eliminates»»»

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Tanjug 10h

Djedovic Handanovic: Gas interconnector with N Macedonia to be finished by end-2027

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Friday the process of obtaining permits for a Serbia-North Macedonia gas interconnector was underway and that the construction permit was due in mid-2026, after which construction works would begin. After a discus»»»

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Kathimerini 10h

Domestic worker arrested for theft of jewelry

Police have arrested a 54-year-old domestic worker on suspicion of stealing valuable jewelry from a residence in the Athens suburb of Nea Ionia. A 37-year-old man was also arrested as her accomplice. The domestic worker had been employed at the residence since July 2024, and her activities are beli»»»

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DW 10h

Trump's new security strategy: A chance for Africa? – DW – 12/11/2025

PoliticsAfricaTrump's new security strategy: A chance for Africa?Martina SchwikowskiUS President Donald Trump's new foreign policy focuses less on aid and more on trade with African countries, specifically on raw materials. Could this be a wake-up call for Africa to become more economically indepen»»»

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MIA 11h

Consumer prices up four percent in November: statistics

Skopje, 9 December 2025 (MIA) - The Consumer Price Index in November, compared to the same month in 2024, increased by four percent, while the Retail Price Index increased by three percent, said the State Statistical Office on Tuesday. Inflation measured through the Consumer Price Index in November»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 11h

Hell unleashed at Hungarian psychiatric clinic: Patient seriously injured in brutal attack

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Naharnet 11h

Syrian-American Jews register first Jewish NGO in Syria to restore heritage

A group of Syrian-American Jews have registered a nongovernmental organization in Syria in a bid to restore Jewish heritage in a country where the once-sizable religious minority has shrunk to almost nothing. "Jewish Syrians are an integral part of the Syrian fabric," Syrian Minister of Social Affa»»»

UPI 11h

Former Terraform CEO Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in prison for crypto scheme - UPI.com

Police officers escort South Korean crypto mogul Do Kwon (C) to a holding facility pending his extradition in Podgorica, Montenegro, on March 23, 2024. A U.S. judge sentenced Kwon to 15 years in prison Thursday for a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. File Photo by Boris Pejovic/EPA-EFE Dec. 12 (UPI»»»

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Tanjug 12h

Vucic: Serbian Armed Forces not same as they were ten years ago

NIS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday in Nis the Serbian Armed Forces were not the same as they were ten years ago, especially when it comes to arms and equipment. "Only the emblems are the same, and the rest is not comparable, either when it comes to personnel or equipment. At th»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 12h

One of Hungary's most beautiful Christmas charity stages vandalised: police searching for these young perpetrators

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BBC 13h

Ghanaian influencer charged with scamming elderly Americans

A popular Ghanaian social media influencer known as Abu Trica, whose real name is Frederick Kumi, has been arrested over allegations he orchestrated a romance scam that defrauded elderly Americans of over $8m (£5.9m). Prosecutors said he used AI tools to create fake online identities, targeting vic»»»

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24 News Agency 13h

Adylbek Kasymaliev represents Kyrgyzstan at forum in Russia - | 24.KG

During his working visit to the Russian Federation, Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, participated in an international conference on cooperation in science and technology. The Cabinet Chairman, along with the Prime Ministers of the EAEU countries, toured the mu»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 13h

Confirmed leprosy case shuts down high-end spa in city with tens of thousands of Hungarians

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Al Awsat 13h

Move over Larry: Maximus the PM's Cat Grabs Belgium Spotlight

It is no secret that a tabby named Larry wields considerable power in Downing Street. Now in Belgium, a rescue cat named Maximus has shot to social media stardom as bewhiskered sidekick and PR weapon of Prime Minister Bart De Wever. Taken in from a shelter by the Flemish conservative leader over th»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 14h

Bansko Mayor Highlights World Competitions as Great Investment in Resort's Promotion, Development as Tourist Destination

Bansko will again be hosting world competitions, which is one of the strongest investments in the promotion and development of the resort as a tourist destination, Bansko Mayor Stoycho Banenski told the Bulgarian News Agency on the eve of the official start of the 2025/2026 winter season on Friday.»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 14h

Police Bust Organized Crime Group Running Fraudulent Online Investment Platforms

A large-scale operation targeting the illegal activities of an organized crime group running several call centres in Sofia was carried out on December 11, 2025, the prosecution office reported here on Friday. The operation, led and supervised by the Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office (SCPO), involved o»»»

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The Peninsula 15h

Move over Larry: Maximus the PM's cat grabs Belgium spotlight

Brussels, Belgium: It is no secret that a tabby named Larry wields considerable power in Downing Street. Now in Belgium, a rescue cat named Maximus has shot to social media stardom as bewhiskered sidekick and PR weapon of Prime Minister Bart De Wever. Taken in from a shelter by the Flemish conserva»»»

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24 News Agency 15h

Kyrgyz Energy Minister offers coal to Turkey, Ankara to review proposal - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Energy Taalaibek Ibraev proposed that Turkey consider cooperation in the coal sector. He made the statement during a meeting with Turkey’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar. The two officials discussed issues of bilateral cooperation and the impl»»»

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24 News Agency 15h

Direct investment from Turkey reach nearly $100 million for six months - | 24.KG

On December 10, Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Turkey Ruslan Kazakbaev met with the Chairman of the Ankara Chamber of Commerce, Gürsel Baran. During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of Kyrgyzstan-Turkey trade and economic cooperation, noting its steady positive dynami»»»

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Sputnik 15h

Russia-Iran Relations Developing Very Positively - Putin

ASHGABAT (Sputnik) - Relations between Russia and Iran are developing very positively, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. "I would like to note that relations between our countries are developing very positively," Putin said at a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Russi»»»

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Sputnik 16h

Venezuelan Parliament Votes to Repeal Law Endorsing ICC’s Rome Statute

BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - The Venezuelan parliament said it voted to repeal the law endorsing the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). "The National Assembly of Venezuela has approved the repeal of the law endorsing the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court," the parlia»»»

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Kathimerini 16h

Man arrested over online threats against Thessaloniki mayor

Authorities have arrested a 42-year-old man suspected of posting threatening and abusive messages online against Thessaloniki Mayor Stelios Angeloudis. Police said the case, involving a man from Imathia in central Macedonia, was opened after Angeloudis filed a complaint that prompted an inquiry by »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 16h

Vazrazhdane Will Seek Postponement of Bulgaria's Eurozone Entry until January 1, 2027

Vazrazhdane will move a draft National Assembly resolution obliging the Council of Ministers to request a one-year postponement of Bulgaria's entry into the Eurozone, the Eurosceptic party leader Kostadin Kostadinov said in Parliament's lobby Friday morning. The lawmaker specified that he does not »»»

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24 News Agency 16h

Forum in Turkmenistan: Presidents gather in Ashgabat - | 24.KG

A forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, the International Day of Neutrality, and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality is taking place in the country. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov arrived in Ashgabat on December 11 and is participating in the i»»»

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The Peninsula 17h

‘Qatar committed to international humanitarian law as foundation for international peace and security’

Cairo: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice and Chairman of the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL) H E Saeed bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi affirmed the State of Qatar’s commitment to the Global Initiative on Reinforcing Respect for International Humanitarian Law, which it »»»

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UPI 17h

Tsunami advisory issued after 6.7-M earthquake strikes off northern Japan - UPI.com

A house burns after a powerful earthquake in Aomori, northeastern Japan, early December 9, 2025. On Friday, a lesser 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the same prefecture. Photo by JiJi Press/EPA Dec. 12 (UPI) -- A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northeastern coast on Friday, promptin»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 18h

New Ad Hoc Prosecutor to Be Selected to Investigate Prosecutor General

A new prosecutor to investigate the acting Prosecutor General and their deputies will be selected on Friday, the Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) said. The "ad hoc" prosecutor will be chosen at random through the Unified Information System of the Courts from among the judges included in the list »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 18h

Parliament Expected to Vote on Zhelyazkov Cabinet’s Resignation

Parliament is expected to vote on the resignation of the Zhelyazkov Cabinet as the first item on Friday’s agenda. The resignation has been submitted and is listed as the top item in Friday’s parliamentary agenda, GERB leader Boyko Borissov said on Thursday in a Facebook livestream from the party he»»»

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24 News Agency 18h

Six doctors from Psychiatry and Narcology Center detained by SCNS - | 24.KG

A corruption scheme has been uncovered at the Republican Center of Psychiatry and Narcology. The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) reported. According to the state committee, a persistent corruption scheme involving forensic psychiatric experts was identified. The experts d»»»

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Kuna 18h

M 6.7 quake hits N. Japan, tsunami observed

TOKYO, Dec 12 (KUNA) -- A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 on the Richter scale hit Japan's northern Pacific coast on Friday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage from the 11:44 p.m. (0244 GMT) quake. The weather ag»»»

BBC 19h

Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest of Israel

The winner of last year's Eurovision Song Contest, Nemo, has said they are returning their trophy in protest over Israel's continued participation in the event. The 26-year-old Swiss singer said there is a "clear conflict" between Israel's involvement in the competition and the ideals of "unity, in»»»

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BBC 19h

Maduro says Trump wants Venezuela's oil. But is that the real US goal?

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro says escalating pressure from the US comes down to one thing: Washington wants to grab the South American nation's vast oil reserves. This week the American military seized an oil tanker, which was allegedly carrying Venezuelan oil being shipped in violation of US s»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 20h

InPost boosts holiday deliveries

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Gulf News 23h

Meet the woman behind Dubai's death-defying sky-high swing stunt

Dubai: A daredevil woman has broken the internet after dangling on a sky-high swing suspended from an airship 1,000 ft above the iconic Dubai skyline, before leaping into a freefall. Meet Magali Folkner Braff, whose death-defying stunt was shared by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,»»»

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UPI 11.12. 18:01

Disney invests $1B in OpenAI, allows Sora character videos - UPI.com

Mickey Mouse dolls pictured Feb. 2018 at the 115th American International Toy Fair at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, N.Y. Under the agreement, Sora users can create content featuring icons like Mickey Mouse, Ariel, Cinderella, Iron Man and Darth Vader. File Photo by John An»»»

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Gulf News 11.12. 17:31

Woman fired for getting to work 40 mins early each day

A woman in Spain earned herself pink slip by going to work early over a period of two years. Surprised and annoyed at the development, she dragged the company to court, challenging her termination. However, the court ruled against her. So here’s what went down. The 22-year-old would apparently get »»»

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RT 11.12. 17:30

EU member’s government resigns amid anti-corruption protests

Bulgaria’s government has announced its resignation following mass anti-corruption protests across the country. In a statement on Thursday, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said he and his cabinet would step down after facing their sixth no confidence vote. The announcement comes just weeks before B»»»

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UPI 11.12. 17:12

Incoming Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally allegedly mishandled abuse complaint - UPI.com

Dame Sarah Mullally is set to become the Archbishop of Canterbury in January, but she now faces an allegation that she mishandled an abuse complaint. File Photo by Neil Hall/EPA Dec. 11 (UPI) -- The Church of England is facing a complaint about incoming Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally for t»»»

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Gulf News 11.12. 15:55

Woman fired for getting to work 40 mins early each day

A woman in Spain earned herself pink slip by going to work early over a period of two years. Surprised and annoyed at the development, she dragged the company to court, challenging her termination. However, the court ruled against her. So here’s what went down. The 22-year-old would apparently get »»»

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Business-review 11.12. 15:18

REI Grup: Over EUR 1.5 billion for new energy and energy efficiency schemes at the beginning of next year

Companies and local authorities will have over EUR 1.5 billion in grants available for investment in energy and energy efficiency at the beginning of next year, given that, in Romania, more than 70,000 MW of new photovoltaic projects are in various stages of development, with grid connection contra»»»

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Gulf News 11.12. 14:54

Jet, helicopter, vote: Lulu boss Yusuffali covers 3,000 km to cast ballot in Kerala

Yusuffali M.A., Chairman of Abu Dhabi-based LuLu Group International, went the extra mile – flying more than 3,000 km from Bangkok to his hometown of Nattika in Kerala’s Thrissur district – to exercise his democratic right. The 70-year-old billionaire Keralite, who has called the UAE home since 197»»»

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Business-review 11.12. 13:56

Roborock Qrevo EdgeT launches in Romania, featuring a 7.98 cm profile and a retractable LDS system

Ultra-slim 7.98 cm profile and retractable LDS for hard-to-reach areas As the second-thinnest robot vacuum available in Romania, after the flagship Roborock Saros 10R, the Roborock Qrevo EdgeT uses a liftable LiDAR navigation system that adapts to its surroundings, a feature that is only available »»»

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