Naharnet 36m

Trump: Hezbollah has been behaving badly, we'll see what happens

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Hezbollah "has been behaving badly," following talks in Florida with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "We're gonna see about that. We'll see about it. The Lebanese government is a little bit of disadvantage if you think about it with Hezbollah,»»»

Qatar Tribune 42m

Environment ministry engages youth in fifth edition of ‘Little Employee’ initiative

Tribune News Network DOHA As part of the fifth edition of the Little Employee initiative, in which the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is participating, around 15 male and female students, accompanied by their parents, took part in a field experience across several departments of the min»»»

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Qatar Tribune 42m

ICBF inks pact with Micro Health Labs for free radiology services to low-income expats

Tribune News Network Doha Micro Health Laboratories, Qatar’s leading private-sector Precision Diagnostic Centre, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), operating under the patronage of the Embassy of India in Qatar, to provide free radiolog»»»

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Qatar Tribune 42m

QNL set to welcome New Year with a diverse line-up of events

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library (QNL) will kick off 2026 with an engaging line-up of programmes designed to inspire learners of all ages, support personal and professional growth, and bring the community together through culture and creativity. Serving as a vibrant hub for lifelong»»»

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Qatar Tribune 54m

QF opens global horizons for young musical talent

Tribune News Network Doha For the young musicians of Qatar Music Academy, a one-week camp at the Reina Sofía School of Music in Madrid offered far more than intensive training – it was a transformative experience that boosted confidence, broadened horizons, and opened new pathways for the future. I»»»

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Qatar Tribune 54m

Shura members laud sports clubs for instilling patriotism among youth

The Shura Council members emphasised that the role of these clubs cannot be ignored in social upbringing, which vividly complements the roles of family, school, mosque, media, and other community institutions. The members addressed the multiple contributions of the clubs in all societies, noting th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 54m

Qatar’s mediation effortsQatar becomes hub for discussing complex global, regional conflicts

QNA Doha Qatar’s diplomacy is distinguished by adoption of the principle of resolving disputes by peaceful means, dialogue and mediation as a priority in its foreign policy. This is a constitutional commitment of Qatar, as Article No. 7 of the Permanent Constitution issued in 2003 stipulates that Q»»»

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Qatar Tribune 54m

Qatar continues its march towards a confident future

QNA Doha The State of Qatar is moving diligently and confidently along the robust pathway of development and nation-building toward a bright future for the glory of the nation, ensuring that every single citizen is fully equipped to excel, contribute meaningfully, achieve, and distinguish themselve»»»

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Qatar Tribune 54m

‘Rush Rush’ platform kicks off operations with partnership model supporting restaurants and merchants

Tribune News Network Doha In a move to reshape the digital delivery landscape in Qatar, the Qatari platform Rush Rush has officially launched operations with an innovative vision built on the principle of fair partnership, introducing a unique business model that balances service efficiency with th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 54m

QC inaugurates 10 Quranmemorisation centres in Somalia

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) inaugurated the ‘Amina Centre for Quran Memorisation’ in the Kahda area of the Banadir region, Somalia. This is the tenth centre QC has built in 2025 in the country, with the support of generous donors in Qatar. The centre consists of three classrooms, i»»»

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Qatar Tribune 54m

NHRC’s 4th national drug enforcement forum on Jan 20, 21

QNA Doha The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) has announced the convention of its fourth national forum titled “Human Rights at the Core of Combating Drugs: Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable Solutions”, to be held on January 20 and 21, 2026, in partnership with the Ministry of Interior»»»

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UPI 57m

Egyptian-British man freed; some call for him to lose citizenship - UPI.com

A British-Egyptian man has been released from an Egyptian prison after 10 years. But some are calling for him to lose his British citizenship after old tweets have surfaced. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Dec. 29 (UPI) -- A political prisoner freed from an Egyptian prison and broug»»»

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RT 1h

Ukraine hit by fresh energy sector corruption probe

Ukrainian prosecutors have exposed a criminal scheme that illegally siphoned off electricity worth millions of dollars from state-owned energy giant Ukrenergo. According to a statement by the Prosecutor General’s Office on Monday, officials at a commercial enterprise signed a supply contract with n»»»

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UPI 1h

U.S. pledges $2B in U.N. humanitarian, down from height of $17B in 2022 - UPI.com

An U.N. truck passes the United Nations Relief and Works Agency girls school in the Deheisheh Refugee Camp near Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 5. A new, targeted model of U.S. humanitarian aid to the United Nations will not provide funding to Gaza projects. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Soothe your mind and body with this quick, comforting cabbage soup

After weeks of buttery sweets, crisp latkes, rich stews and cheese-laden casseroles, I’m in the mood for meals that are lighter but still warming and cozy. Baechu Doenjang Guk, or Cabbage and Doenjang Soup as it’s called in English, is Joanne Lee Molinaro’s way of soothing her mind and body. Known »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Iran 2025: When Diplomacy Advanced Under the Shadow of Deterrence

Batoul Wehbe Between negotiation tables and confrontation arenas, between active diplomacy and attempts to derail it by force, the Islamic Republic of Iran moved through 2025 in one of the most sensitive and consequential years of its contemporary history. It was a year defined by the management of»»»

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RT 1h

Netanyahu to ask Trump for more strikes on Iran – WaPo

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly plans to ask US President Donald Trump to approve or join new military strikes against Iran’s ballistic missile facilities, The Washington Post has claimed ahead of their meeting on Monday. In June, the US and Israel conducted a joint airstrike c»»»

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Sana 1h

Olabi: UN General Assembly reaffirmed Syria’s sovereignty over Golan

New York, Dec.29 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, said that Israel has been occupying the Syrian Golan for nearly sixty years, and the UN General Assembly reaffirmed Syria’s sovereignty over the Golan this month, with 123 countries voting for the necessi»»»

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UPI 1h

Winter storm wreaking havoc in Midwest, Northeast; flights canceled - UPI.com

A winter storm is dropping snow, ice and high winds on the Midwest Monday. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Dec. 29 (UPI) -- A winter storm is hitting the Midwest with strong winds, snow, ice and canceled flights expected. A winter rainstorm is happening in the northeast and the south»»»

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BBC 1h

Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes

Beyoncé has been declared a billionaire by Forbes, making her the fifth musician to join the world's wealthiest people. The American star has joined an elite group of musicians with 10-figure fortunes, Forbes reports, including Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z, who the»»»

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RT 2h

‘This is just the beginning’: Russian experts comment on latest Trump-Zelensky meeting

On Sunday, a series of diplomatic contacts took place between both the US and Russia and between Washington and Kiev, which were presented as a potential turning point in discussions on a settlement of the Ukraine conflict. RT has compiled assessments from Russian politicians, experts, and journali»»»

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BBC 2h

Suspect confessed he planted 6 Jan pipe bombs, prosecutors say

The man charged with planting pipe bombs in Washington, DC, the night before the 6 January 2021 riot on Capitol Hill has confessed that he assembled and placed the two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), according to a new court filing. Brian Cole Jr, 30, told federal agents that he planted the bo»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE NYE 2026: Dubai announces park timings for New Year fireworks and drone shows

Dubai is gearing up to welcome 2026 with spectacular celebrations, including record-breaking fireworks and a first-ever drone show at Dubai Frame. To make the most of the holiday, Dubai Municipality has announced extended hours for its public parks and recreational facilities on December 31, 2025, »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Trump hosts Netanyahu, warns Iran against nuclear rebuild

Palm Beach: President Donald Trump warned Iran against reconstituting its nuclear program Monday as he welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to his home in Florida for wide-ranging talks. The warning comes after Trump has insisted that Tehran's nuclear capabilities were "completely and»»»

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UPI 2h

Brazil leads international tourism in South America in 2025 - UPI.com

Tourists visit the Iguazu Falls in Iguazu National Park in Foz do Iguazu, Brazil, last week. Photo by Juan Pablo Pino/EPA Dec. 29 (UPI) -- International tourism across South America rebounded strongly in 2025, led by Brazil, which received nearly 9 million foreign visitors and consolidated its posi»»»

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BBC 2h

Nepal to scrap 'failed' Mount Everest waste deposit scheme

A scheme to encourage climbers to bring their waste down from Mount Everest is being scrapped - with Nepalese authorities telling the BBC it has been a failure. Climbers had been required to pay a deposit of $4,000 (£2964), which they would only get back if they brought at least 8kg (18lbs) of wast»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Planned burning enters Greece’s wildfire strategy

Greece is moving to legalize prescribed burning as a wildfire-prevention tool under a draft law by the Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry titled “Active Fight.” Drawing on models from Spain, Italy and the United States, the bill would, for the first time, define the “programmed and contro»»»

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UPI 2h

Peru’s copper output could double with large-scale projects - UPI.com

A view of the town of Morococha and the Toromocho copper mine during an eviction operation in Morococha, Peru, in September. The last five families from the old town of Morococha were forcibly removed from their homes in an operation involving numerous police officers, who blocked access to the are»»»

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UPI 2h

Turkish raid on alleged ISIS safe house leaves 3 police dead, 9 injured - UPI.com

President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan holds a press conference at the 2025 G20 Leaders Summit on November 23 in Johannesburg, South Africa. On Monday, three Turkish police officers were killed in a raid on an Islamic State safe house. Nine police were injured, and six militants were killed. File»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Barwa real estate signs two refinancing agreements worth 557 Mln USD

Doha: Barwa real estate group (a Qatari public shareholding company) announced the signing of two refinancing agreements with Qatar National Bank (QNB) totaling 557 million USD. A statement by the company published on the Qatar Stock Exchange website on Monday noted that the new financing terms wil»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump criticises alleged Ukraine attack on Putin residence

Palm Beach: US President Donald Trump on Monday criticised an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on Russian leader Vladimir Putin's residence - which Kyiv denies - saying it was "not the right time," amid talks to end Moscow's invasion. "You know who told me about it? President Putin, early in the morn»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE strongly condemns attempt to target residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned the attempt to target the residence of Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, and denounced this deplorable attack and the threat it poses to security and stability. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed the UAE’s sol»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

MOPH invites food establishments to take part in 2025 satisfaction survey

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) invited food establishments to participate in the 2025 food establishment satisfaction survey, support its commitment to excellence, transparency and continuous improvement of services. In an announcement shared as part of the initiative, the Minist»»»

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Novinite 3h

Why More Digital Nomads Are Choosing Bulgaria as Their Crypto‑Friendly Home Base

Remote work has become part of normal working life in Britain, with analysis of official surveys showing around 36 – 41% of UK workers now doing their jobs from home at least some of the week in 2024. At the same time, the average monthly cost of living for one person in Bulgaria is estimated at 96»»»

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BBC 3h

China condemns Israel's recognition of Somaliland as independent state

China has joined the chorus of countries staunchly condemning Israel's recognition of the breakaway state of Somaliland as an independent nation. "No country should encourage or support other countries' internal separatist forces for its own selfish interests," foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jia»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Bahrain targets revenue boost with fuel hikes, tariffs and corporate tax plan

Dubai: Bahrain has announced a comprehensive package of fiscal reforms aimed at strengthening public finances, marking one of the most far-reaching adjustments under the kingdom’s ongoing financial reform programme. The measures include increases in fuel prices, electricity and water tariffs, highe»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Archaeologists in Pakistan discover ancient civilisation dating back to sixth century BC

Islamabad: Archaeologists in Pakistan stumbled on the remains of a well-organised ancient civilisation dating back to the sixth century BC. This groundbreaking discovery was made during their excavation operations at the Bhir Mound site near the ancient city of Taxila. According to scientists, the »»»

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Sana 3h

President al-Sharaa reveals new currency in Damascus ceremony

Damascus, Dec. 29 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa officially launched the new national currency Monday at the Conference Palace in Damascus, the ceremony was attended by Mrs. Latifa al-Droubi.President al-Sharaa and the Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdulkader Husrieh, unveiled the new ba»»»

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Albanian Daily News 4h

Berisha: 2026 Will Begin with Protests

The leader of the Democratic Party (PD), Sali Berisha, announced during a protest held by Democratic Party supporters rhis Monday that the year 2026 will begin with new protests across the country. In his speech, Berisha stated that the opposition is stronger than ever, while emphasizing that, acco»»»

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UPI 4h

Mid-air helicopter crash kills 2 in New Jersey - UPI.com

Two pilots were killed when their helicopters collided mid-air in Hammonton, N.J., Sunday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Two helicopters crashed in the air in New Jersey on Sunday, leaving both pilots dead. The two "collided in mid-air" near the Hammonton Municipal »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Sudan's El Fasher city appeared almost deserted: UN

New York: The United Nations stated that UN staff who entered El Fasher, western Sudan, last Friday for the first time since the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control last October, found the city almost deserted. Denise Brown, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, explained in a »»»

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Al Manar 4h

US-Israeli Enemey Rift Over Gaza’s Future: Reconstruction Not Netanyahu’s Priority

A growing divergence between Washington and “Tel Aviv” has emerged over the future of Gaza, with Zionist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly taking a dismissive stance toward the territory’s reconstruction, according to political analyst and White House correspondent Ariel Kahane of Israel»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Discovery Gardens paid parking rollout: New fees, peak hours and timings residents need to know

Dubai: Residents of Discovery Gardens have spotted new parking zone signages being installed across the community, signalling the upcoming launch of paid parking. The new system is designed to improve shared parking management, particularly in buildings without dedicated parking spaces. Also Read: »»»

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TAP 4h

Stock market starts week on a positive note

Tunis, Dec. 29 (TAP) - The stock market started the week on a positive note. The Tunindex rose by 0.1% to 13,283.4 points, on a turnover of TND 36.3 million, according to broker Tunisie Valeurs.This amount includes five block trades involving the...»»»

Sana 4h

CBS Governor: Syrian currency redenomination will not affect the exchange rate

Damascus, Dec.29 (SANA) Governor of the Central Bank of Syria (CBS) Abdulkader Husrieh said on Monday that the banknotes redenomination will take place over 90 days, extendable if needed, adding the step helps stabilize prices as pricing during this phase will be in both the old and new currencies.»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

MOPH highlights importance of Tdap vaccination for students

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has highlighted the importance of vaccination against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, stressing its essential role in protecting students from serious diseases. In an awareness message shared through their official social media platforms, the Ministry i»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

AI Tsunami Plunges Millions into Unemployment

The year 2025 brought no respite for Lebanese language editor and proofreader Hamida Al-Shaker. Before the year had run its course, her decades-long professional journey was abruptly cut short. Nearly 60, Al-Shaker had never used artificial intelligence tools or held a conversation with ChatGPT, as»»»

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Kathimerini 4h

Rhodes basketball player arrested for possession of drugs

A basketball player with the Kolossos Rhodes team has been arrested on charges related to the possession of drugs, according to public broadcaster ERT. Police reportedly found the player in possession of a quantity of cannabis after monitoring a parcel containing narcotics. Officers moved in to arr»»»

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Sputnik 4h

Drone Attack on Putin’s Residence Planned by Forces Trying to Torpedo Ukraine Peace Push: Expert

“They do not consider it possible to step back and allow the situation on our border region to be stabilized. Therefore, they are making gradual attempts to torpedo the negotiation process,” military analyst Alexander Stepanov told Sputnik, commenting on the attack on Putin’s residence in Novgorod »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 4h

The secret of longevity may lie hidden in ancient human DNA

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