Albanian Daily News 15m

Rama Criticizes SPAK’s Immunity Request File, Says Parliament Is Not a 'Notary Office'

Prime Minister Edi Rama has commented on the meeting of the Parliamentary Council on Mandates, which is set to review SPAK’s request to lift the immunity of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, criticizing both the size and nature of the file submitted by prosecutors. Rama stated that if he had b»»»

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BBC 18m

Three hikers found dead on California's Mt Baldy, including teen who fell 500 feet

Three hikers, including a 19-year-old who fell approximately 500 feet (150m), have been found dead on Mt Baldy, a looming snow-capped mountain known to be one of the most dangerous to climb in Southern California. Rescue workers found the 19-year-old dead and discovered two other dead hikers during»»»

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BBC 18m

NFL player Stefon Diggs faces felony strangulation charge

New England Patriots player Stefon Diggs is facing charges of felony strangulation and a lower-level assault charge, stemming from an alleged 2 December incident. Mr Diggs is a star wide receiver for one of the US's most prominent professional football teams. Mr Diggs "categorically denies these al»»»

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Qatar Tribune 25m

MoJ publishes new issue of legal, judicial journal

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) Legal and Judicial Studies Centre has published a new issue of the Legal and Judicial Journal, featuring analytical and comparative legal studies and research, commentary on Qatari legislation, as well as rulings and fatwas issued by the Court of Cassation. »»»

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Qatar Tribune 25m

MoCI recalls models ofMercedes-Benz vehicles

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Nasser Bin Khaled and Sons Automobiles, Qatar’s Mercedes dealership, has announced the recall of Mercedes-Benz V Class 2026 models. The recall is due to the coding of the transmission control unit that does not comply with the curren»»»

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Qatar Tribune 25m

QCDC releases 16th issue of Career Guide magazine

Tribune News Networks Doha Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), has announced the release of the 16th issue of ‘Career Guide,’ the first Qatar-based magazine dedicated to career guidance and development. The publication is designed to help students explore their»»»

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Qatar Tribune 25m

QSE launches ‘Engineers Without Borders’ programme to promote voluntary work

QNA Doha The Qatar Society of Engineers (QSE) on Tuesday launched the “Engineers Without Borders” programme, the first of its kind in Qatar, and inaugurated its official website. Chairperson of the Board of Directors of QSE Engineer Amna Mohammed Al Naama said the programme is one of QSE’s flagship»»»

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Qatar Tribune 25m

Turning Qatar’s oil rigs into thriving marine habitats

Tribune News Network Doha In the Arabian Gulf, some of the region’s richest pockets of marine life are forming in unexpected places: around the steel legs of offshore oil platforms. According to Dr. Radhouan Ben-Hamadou, director of Research and Policy Development at Qatar Foundation’s Earthna Cent»»»

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Qatar Tribune 25m

Universal Int’l Karate Championship concludes in Kathmandu

The first Universal International Karate Championship 2025 concluded successfully on December 20–21 in Kathmandu, Nepal, bringing together athletes, coaches and officials from Qatar, Nepal, Bangladesh, and India in diverse kata and kumite competitions. The championship, organised by Qatar-based Kyo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 25m

Qatar advances AI adoption under Digital Agenda 2030

QNA Doha The State of Qatar is steadily expanding the use of artificial intelligence across key sectors to enhance efficiency, service quality, productivity and digital inclusion, in line with the Digital Agenda 2030 and Qatar National Vision 2030. In recent years, Qatar has strengthened its positi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 25m

Qatar strengthens humanitarian, diplomatic efforts toward Sudan

QNA Doha Qatar continued to play its active humanitarian role in supporting Sudan in light of the ongoing repercussions of the war and the complex humanitarian crisis the country is going through. This role and support comes in line with the constants of Qatari foreign policy based on promoting reg»»»

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Qatar Tribune 25m

QC provides food, medical assistance to over a million in Sudan

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity supported displaced Sudanese families and provided hundreds of tonnes of food assistance to the needy. It also supplied medicines to combat cholera, arrange incubators for children, kidney dialysis machines, and mobile clinics. Qatar Charity has continued to »»»

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Qatar Tribune 25m

Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som marks landmark year with 28 global awards in 2025

Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, Qatar’s first full-immersion wellness destination and the largest of its kind in the Middle East, has marked a landmark year in 2025 after securing 28 prestigious regional and international awards and recognitions. These accolades affirm the resort’s leadership a»»»

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BBC 34m

Israel to revoke licenses of 37 aid groups working in Gaza

Israel is to revoke the licenses of 37 aid groups working in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, saying they failed to meet requirements under new registration rules. Well-known international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) such as ActionAid, the International Rescue Committee and the Norwegian»»»

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BBC 53m

Disney to pay $10m over alleged children's privacy law violations

The Walt Disney Company will pay $10m (£7.4m) to resolve claims that it broke children's privacy laws by failing to label some YouTube videos as made for children, allowing for targeted advertising. Disney had agreed to a settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission in September to resolve an in»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 58m

Framework Agreement with Switzerland Proposed for Ratification

The Council of Ministers has adopted a decision Tuesday to propose to the National Assembly that it ratify the Framework Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Federal Council of Switzerland on the implementation of the Second Swiss Contribution to Selected European Un»»»

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UPI 1h

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to be sworn in during private ceremony - UPI.com

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in on Wednesday night and again on Thursday and has a block party scheduled to celebrate the occasion. File Photo by Derek French/UPI | License Photo Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Zohran Mamdani will greet the New Year as New York City's newest mayor when t»»»

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UPI 1h

Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK's granddaughter, dies of leukemia at 35 - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Rose Kennedy Schlossberg (L), and Tatiana Schlossberg, daughters of Ambassador Caroline Kennedy, arrive for the formal Artist's Dinner honoring the recipients of the 2014 Kennedy Center Honors. Tatiana Schlossberg died from acute myeloid leukemia Tuesday. File Photo by Ron Sachs/UPI | Lice»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Stunning discovery: a new state of matter identified between liquids and solids

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Bright snow surprised major Hungarian cities, more may come as temperatures drop below -10°C

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TAP 1h

BCT cuts key interest rate by 50 basis points to 7% effective Jan. 7, 2026

Tunis, Dec. 30 (TAP) - The Executive Board of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) decided at its meeting on Tuesday to cut the key interest rate by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 7%, effective January 7, 2026.The rates on the 24-hour lending and...»»»

UPI 2h

Federal judge temporarily halts South Sudanese deportations - UPI.com

A federal judge on Tuesday stayed Homeland Security Security Kristi Noem's order ending temporary protected status for more than 200 South Sudanese in the United States while a lawsuit challenging the matter is active. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A federal judge on Tue»»»

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UPI 2h

Body of California shark attack victim recovered - UPI.com

Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The body of a missing woman believed to have been attacked by a shark was recovered on a California beach about 25 miles from where she went missing Dec. 21. Erica Fox, 55, a triathlete from Monterey County, Calif., went missing during a group swim off Lovers Point in Pacific Grove»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Drones dive into aviation's deepest enigma as MH370 hunt restarts

Washington: Nearly 12 years after Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 vanished with 239 people on board, the search for answers to one of aviation's most haunting riddles resumed Tuesday in the remote southern Indian Ocean. Armed with cutting-edge deep-sea robots and smarter data, US investigators are s»»»

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RT 2h

Federal agents swarm US city over alleged immigrant-linked fraud scheme

US federal agents kicked off a large-scale investigation in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday after a massive fraud scheme involving Somali-run childcare centers appeared to have been uncovered in a viral video, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced. The probe follows an expose pos»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar closely monitors developments in Yemen, reaffirms support for stability

Doha, Qatar: In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the State of Qatar is following with keen interest the developments and ongoing events in the sisterly Republic of Yemen. The statement added that “Qatar affirms its full support for the legitimate Yemeni gover»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of late US President John F. Kennedy, dies at 35

Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at the age of 35, her family announced. “Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts,” the family said in a statement shared on social media by the John F»»»

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Libya Herald 2h

Tripoli Ministry of Transport announces UK's agreement to receive black box of crashed Ankara aircraft to analyse data according to international standards

The Tripoli based Ministry of Transport announced today that the UK government has agreed to receive the black box of the crashed aircraft and analyse its audio and video data according to established international standards. This is in reference to the aircraft that in Ankara killing the Western L»»»

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UPI 2h

Judge: Federal Reserve must fund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau during appeals - UPI.com

Director of the Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought speaks to reporters outside the White House in July. Vought and the Trump administration are trying to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. A judge announced on Tuesday that the Federal Reserve must continue funding the d»»»

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UPI 3h

Ocean Infinity resumes search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 - UPI.com

Deep-sea search specialist Ocean Infinity resumed its search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 nearly a dozen years after it disappeared over the Indian Ocean with 239 passengers and crew aboard. File Photo by Fazry Ismail/EPA Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The deep-sea search specialists at Ocean Infinity resume»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai Civil Defence unveils modern identity to reinforce public safety mission

Dubai: Dubai Civil Defence has unveiled a new corporate identity, marking a major milestone in its development and future-focused vision. The update refreshes the organisation’s visual system, reinforcing Dubai’s global leadership in public safety and emergency preparedness. The new identity carrie»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Iran, China, Saudi Arabia Call for Immediate Halt to Israeli Aggression - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran, China, Saudi Arabia Call for Immediate Halt to Israeli Aggression 09-12-2025 18:30 PM A joint communiqué issued Tuesday at the conclu»»»

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UPI 3h

Mexican known as the world’s most obese man dies at 41 - UPI.com

Mexican Juan Pedro Franco, who was once considered to be the most obese man in the world, is pictured playing guitar at a hospital in 2017. Franco's treating physician announced Monday that he has died at the age of 41. File Photo by Ulises Ruiz Basurto/UPI Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Mexican Juan Pedro Franc»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

480 settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque under maximum Israeli security

Occupied Jerusalem: The Jerusalem Governorate reported that 480 settlers, escorted by the Israeli occupying forces, infiltrated Al-Aqsa Mosque on Tuesday. The Governorate added that these incursions occurred during the morning and evening hours, with settlers emerging from the Maghariba Gate in the»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai NYE fireworks 2026: Extra parking near Burj Khalifa and Downtown

Planning for the Burj Khalifa fireworks? The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reminded residents and visitors that additional parking facilities will be available near the event area at Burj Khalifa. With up to 800,000 revellers expected in Downtown Dubai, authorities have rolled out a compr»»»

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BBC 3h

More artists cancel Kennedy Center shows after Trump name change

Two more musicians have cancelled shows at the Kennedy Center, after its board voted to rename the venue to include US President Donald Trump's name. The Cookers, a veteran jazz band, said they cancelled two New Year's Eve shows. In a statement, the group did not mention Trump or the Kennedy Center»»»

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UPI 3h

UAE withdraws troops from Yemen after Saudi airstrike on shipment - UPI.com

People take part in a protest against Saudi Arabia in the southern port city of Aden, Yemen, on Tuesday. Photo by Najeeb Mohamed/EPA Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday it's ending its military presence in Yemen after its close ally, Saudi Arabia, bombed separatists backed b»»»

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UPI 3h

Argentine soccer federation under investigation over funds diverted - UPI.com

A company that manages the international revenues of the Argentine soccer association is under investigation over an alleged diversion of funds. File Photo by Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/EPA Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A company that manages the international revenues of the Argentine soccer association, or»»»

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UPI 3h

Judge: ICE can use limited Medicaid data for enforcement - UPI.com

A federal agent stands guard at a courthouse in July. A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Immigrations and Customs Enforcement staff can access some Medicaid data. File Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A federal judge ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement offi»»»

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Al Manar 3h

UAE Announces End of Military Mission in Yemen Amid Tensions with Saudi Arabia

The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it has voluntarily ended the mission of its remaining military units in Yemen, effectively ending its military presence in the country.In a statement issued by the UAE Ministry of Defence, Abu Dhabi said its armed forces completed their military ro»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE weather alert: Rain and strong winds hit ahead of NYE 2026

Sharjah: Scattered rainfall is affecting several parts of the UAE, bringing cooler temperatures, strong winds, and rough seas, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported. Light to moderate showers were recorded in Al Dhaid and Mleiha in Sharjah, Al Farfar in Fujairah, and continued across Aj»»»

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RT 3h

Freemasons seek injunction against London police over membership exposure

Freemasons have asked the UK High Court for an emergency injunction to block the Metropolitan Police’s new requirement that officers and staff must declare if they are members of Freemasonry or similar groups, according to media reports. The policy is part of ongoing investigations into alleged mas»»»

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BBC 3h

Gardaí release getaway car details in murder inquiry

Images of a getaway car used in an arson attack which killed two people have been released by gardaí (Irish police). Tadhg Farrell, who was four, and his 60-year-old great-aunt Mary Holt died in the attack at a house in Castleview Park in Edenderry in County Offaly on 6 December. Tadhg's grandmothe»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Son remanded in custody on charges of murdering mother

A 60-year-old man accused of murdering his mother in Athens and setting her home alight four years ago has been remanded in custody after testifying for nearly eight hours before an investigating magistrate. The charred remains of 87-year-old Eleni Papadopoulou, the widow of former PASOK minister G»»»

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Al Majalla 4h

Will the Gaza ceasefire make it to phase two?

US President Donald Trump warmly greeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida this week as the two leaders put on a public display of unity on multiple fronts—from Gaza to Iran to Netanyahu’s legal and political challenges at home. This meeting came after week»»»

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UPI 4h

U.S. judge declares Peru in default over unpaid arbitral award - UPI.com

Peruvian Prime Minister Ernesto Alvarez speaks during a session at Congress in Lima, Peru, in October. A U.S. federal judge declared the state of Peru in default in a court proceeding to enforce a $91 million international arbitral award. File Photo by Paolo Aguilar/EPA Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A U.S. fede»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 4h

Devastating avalanche claims Hungarian life in Italy's snowy paradise

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Al Manar 4h

Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports: Israeli artillery shelled the outskirts of the towns of Yaroun and Rmeish - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports: Israeli artillery shelled the outskirts of the towns of Yaroun and Rmeish 30-12-2025 19»»»

BBC 4h

Meta buys Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus

Meta says it is acquiring the Chinese-founded AI firm Manus as it looks to boost the capabilities of its tech. Bloomberg analysts and The Wall Street Journal suggested the purchase could be worth more than $2bn (£1.48bn). Meta said the deal would help improve its own AI by giving people access to "»»»

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Al Majalla 4h

25 years of American policy in the Middle East

America's overarching goal in the region is to ensure a secure Israel and US-friendly neighbouring states with which it can establish commercial ties. But inconsistent policies and mistakes have made this harder to realise. Below is an analysis of the impact of consecutive presidencies on US Middle»»»

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