BBC 1h

Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m

The Treasury is set to insure the Bayeux Tapestry against damage for an estimated £800m while it is on loan to the British Museum next year. The 70m-long embroidery depicting the Battle of Hastings in 1066 will travel from France to London as part of a deal between the two nations' governments. The»»»

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UPI 3h

Kentucky police seize 55 pounds of gift-wrapped meth - UPI.com

A man carrying 55 pounds of suspected methamphetamine in gift-wrapped boxes was arrested for drug trafficking near Louisville, Ky., on Monday. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE Dec. 27 (UPI) -- A Nebraska man was arrested near Louisville, Ky., when police found 55 pounds of suspected methamphetamin»»»

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RT 3h

Trump’s team no longer trusts Netanyahu – Axios

Officials in US President Donald Trump’s closest circle no longer believe that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can be trusted to push forward with the Gaza peace plan, Axios reported on Friday, citing insiders. The future of Trump’s grand Gaza war settlement roadmap, unveiled in September»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

21 mn needy people in 70 countries gained from QC initiatives in a year

Tribune News Network Doha Powered by the generosity of Qatar’s donors, Qatar Charity (QC) has reached 21 million people in 2025 through humanitarian aid, development projects, and social care across nearly 70 countries, advancing its mission to ease suffering and build resilient, dignified lives. Q»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Founder Festival achieved remarkable success, record participation: Vice-chairman of Organising Committee

Doha: Vice-chairman of Camel Racing Organising Committee Abdullah Al Kuwari has affirmed to Qatar News Agency (QNA) that the Founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Festival for Purebred Arabian Camels is one of the preeminent festivals in the Arab Gulf region. He noted the record and unpreced»»»

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BNE 9h

Euroclear unblocks over $600mn in EDB funds

The international clearing house Euroclear has released more than $600mn in frozen assets belonging to the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), on the condition that the funds be used exclusively for projects in Kazakhstan, Kommersant reported on December 25. »»»

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BNE 9h

Russia’s CBR outlines phased cryptocurrency regulation with limits for retail investors

The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has published a formal concept for regulating cryptocurrency within the domestic market, proposing differentiated access for retail and professional investors while reaffirming its stance that digital assets are high-risk financial instruments. »»»

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The Peninsula 9h

MoEHE releases first-semester of secondary school certificate via online platform 

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, MOEHE, announced the release of the first semester secondary school certificate for the academic year 2025-2026 In a statement, the Ministry said that students can now access their results through the Maaref electronic portal. The service»»»

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UPI 9h

Thailand, Cambodia agree to 72-hour cease-fire amid border war - UPI.com

Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Seiha, left, and Thai Defense Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit exchange cease-fire agreement documents after three days of negotiations to end a weeks-long battle along the two countries border. Photo by Defense Ministry of Thailand/EPA Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Weeks into a vic»»»

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Al Awsat 12h

China Welcomes Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire, Plans Talks

China on Saturday welcomed a joint ceasefire statement signed by Cambodia and Thailand and said its foreign minister would meet his counterparts from both countries in China, according to a notice posted on the foreign ministry's website late in the day. Cambodia and Thailand agreed ‌on Saturday to»»»

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Al Awsat 12h

Netanyahu to Meet Trump in US on Monday for Talks on Iran, Gaza, Hezbollah, Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, an Israeli official told AFP, in what is seen as a crucial visit for the next steps of the fragile Gaza truce plan. It will be Netanyahu's fifth visit to see key ally Trump in the United States »»»

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Gulf News 13h

UAE welcomes UN Assessment Mission to El Fasher; calls for unhindered aid access, humanitarian truce

Abu Dhabi: Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, said, “We welcome the United Nations’ assessment mission to El Fasher, an important step toward restoring humanitarian access for civilians who have endured months of siege and deprivation. This access must now become sust»»»

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RT 13h

Russia is ‘El Dorado’ for Trump’s inner circle – WSJ

US President Donald Trump’s envoys in negotiations with Moscow, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, see Russia as an “El Dorado” with vast natural resources and rich investment opportunities, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with their thinking. Both believe that lif»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

GCC condemns Israeli recognition of so-called "Somaliland"

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Friday condemned the Israeli entity's recognition of the so-called Somaliland as an independent country. Secretary General of the GCC, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, expressed his strong condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli occupation forces' declarat»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

UN chief welcomes Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire: spokesman

United Nations, United States: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday welcomed a deal announced by Thailand and Cambodia to put an end to weeks of deadly border clashes, his spokesman said. Guterres called the ceasefire agreement a positive step towards "alleviating the suffering of civi»»»

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France24 13h

Looking back at Israel and Iran's ‘12-day war’: Direct conflict breaks out between arch-enemies

When Israel launched a lightening attack on Iran’s military and nuclear sites on June 13, it kickstarted a conflict dubbed the “12-day war” by US President Donald Trump. Although the whirlwind clash lasted less than two weeks, it caused unprecedented destruction in Israel and considerably weakened »»»

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France24 13h

African Union and Somalia denounce Israel's recognition of Somaliland

The African Union and Somalia denounced Israel's announcement on Friday that it viewed Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state". Israel is the first country to recognise Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991.  Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily on Fr»»»

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Naharnet 15h

Somalia, African nations denounce Israeli recognition of Somaliland

Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily after Israel became the first country to formally recognize the northern region of Somaliland as an independent state. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and has pushed for international recognition for decades, with president Abdirah»»»

BBC 18h

Poland scrambles jets as Russia strikes Kyiv before US-Ukraine peace talks

Polish fighter jets have been scrambled on its border with Ukraine, after the Ukrainian capital Kyiv was hit by Russian missiles and drones overnight. Poland's military said its air force took a "preventative" response to secure its airspace, after at least one person was killed and 28 others were »»»

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Gulf News 18h

From palaces to prison cells: Ex-heads of state behind bars in 2025 — detained, restricted, and what happens next

Once untouchable symbols of national power, a growing number of former heads of state are now behind bars or under detention — a striking reflection of how accountability, politics and justice are colliding across continents. Some cases are hailed by supporters as long-overdue justice; others are f»»»

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Gulf News 18h

UAE legal reforms 2025: How the UAE reshaped its laws

Dubai: The UAE issued a series of federal laws and decrees in 2025, introducing wide-ranging reforms that touched on drug control, financial regulation, digital safety, healthcare and criminal justice, as the government moved to update its legal framework in step with economic, social and technolog»»»

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Al Manar 19h

IOF Launches Widespread West Bank Raids, Seizes Dozens in Qabatiya Crackdown - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IOF Launches Widespread West Bank Raids, Seizes Dozens in Qabatiya Crackdown 27-12-2025 11:04 AM Israeli occupation forces (IOF) carried ou»»»

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Al Awsat 19h

Thailand and Cambodia Sign New Ceasefire Agreement to End Border Fighting

Thailand and Cambodia on Saturday signed a ceasefire agreement to end weeks of armed combat along their border over competing claims to territory. It took effect at noon local time. In addition to ending fighting, the agreement calls for no further military movements by either side and no violation»»»

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BNE 19h

Cambodia and Thailand agree ceasefire, return of Cambodian troops

Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following weeks of deadly clashes along their shared border, raising hopes of a gradual easing of tensions and the return of displaced civilians, KIRIPOST reports. »»»

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BNE 19h

Cambodia and Thailand agree ceasefire, return of Cambodian troops

Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following weeks of deadly clashes along their shared border, raising hopes of a gradual easing of tensions and the return of displaced civilians, KIRIPOST reports. »»»

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Gulf News 20h

Weekend Digest: Major UAE visa overhaul, Saudi-Qatar high-speed train, New Year holiday and more

Dubai: This weekend, the UAE overhauled its visa system to attract talent and boost investment, while Christmas and New Year work arrangements gave residents clarity. Globally, former Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase was spotted homeless in California, and Saudi Arabia approved a high-speed train to Qa»»»

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BBC 20h

Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer

The leader of the Trades Union Congress has called for "the closest possible economic and political relationship with the European Union". The UK's most senior trade unionist, Paul Nowak, told the BBC that he believed this would be "essential" to boost economic growth and warned that faith in mains»»»

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Al Awsat 20h

Russia Lashes Out at Zelensky ahead of New Trump Talks on Ukraine Plan

Volodymyr Zelensky is due to meet President Donald Trump in Florida this weekend, but Russia accused the Ukrainian president and his EU backers Friday of seeking to "torpedo" a US-brokered plan to stop the fighting. Sunday's meeting to discuss new peace proposals comes as Trump intensifies efforts »»»

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Al Awsat 20h

Syrian Foreign Ministry: Talks with SDF Have Not Yielded Tangible Results

A source from the Syrian Foreign Ministry said on Friday that the talks with the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) over their integration into state institutions “have not yielded tangible results.” Discussions about merging the northeastern institutions into the state remain “hypothetical sta»»»

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Al Awsat 21h

Somalia, African Nations Denounce Israeli Recognition of Somaliland

Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily Friday after Israel became the first country to formally recognize the northern region of Somaliland as an independent state. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and has pushed for international recognition for decades, with president »»»

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Gulf News 21h

How Al Ain Museum transforms into UAE heritage treasure

Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, is leading the efforts to develop and revitalise Al Ain Museum — the first museum established in the United Arab Emirates — transforming it into a national treasure that showcases the region’s rich heritage a»»»

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Al Awsat 22h

Egypt Warns of Moves to Derail Gaza Deal, Fragment Reconstruction

Efforts by mediators to advance the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement are intensifying, as Egypt issues fresh warnings that the process could be obstructed just days before it is due to take effect in January. Egypt’s position, which rejects fragmenting reconstruction, dividing the Gaza »»»

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Al Majalla 22h

How Israel's war on Gaza helped the Arab world rediscover its agency

The Gaza war has shattered illusions of regional stability and exposed the limits of Israeli and American dominance, but most importantly, it has hinted at what appears to be a rediscovery of Arab agency after decades of accumulated pressures, through the end of the Cold War and the Arab Spring 20 »»»

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BBC 22h

Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire after weeks of deadly clashes

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, the defence ministers of the two countries said in a joint statement on Saturday. Both sides have agreed to freeze all troop movements and allow civilians living in border areas to return home, halting weeks of intense border clashes that»»»

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Gulf News 23h

Rowdy-sheeter murder case: Karnataka HC grants bail to MLA Byrathi Basavaraj

The Karnataka High Court on Friday granted conditional anticipatory bail to former minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Byrathi Basavaraj in connection with a rowdy-sheeter murder case. A bench headed by Justice G. Basavaraja passed the order, observing that the Criminal Investigation Depa»»»

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Gulf News 27.12. 02:07

Why UAE's café culture keeps growing despite price pressure on coffee beans

Dubai: Walk into a Dubai café on any weekday morning and you’ll see full tables, steady footfall, and queues that rarely let up. Rising global prices haven’t weakened demand. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Coffee consumption across the UAE and GCC keeps accelerating, »»»

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UPI 26.12. 22:03

Thailand’s military strikes Cambodian targets amid cease-fire talks - UPI.com

The Thai military moves armored vehicles on Thursday near the Thai-Cambodian border as cease-fire negotiations continue following military actions on Friday morning. Photo by Rungroj Yongrit/EPA Dec. 26 (UPI) -- The Thai military advanced on Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey Province on Friday morning af»»»

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RT 26.12. 21:44

China sanctions more US arms producers and executives

China has slapped sanctions on 20 additional US weapons manufacturers and ten executives in retaliation for the latest US arms sale to Taiwan. The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced the measures on Friday, which expand an existing blacklist targeting the US defense sector. Beijing said it was respo»»»

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UPI 26.12. 21:39

Reports: Saudi Arabia fires on separatist holdings in Yemen - UPI.com

People wave South Yemen flags on Thursday during a rally in Aden, Yemen, calling for the region's independence that was organized by the Southern Transitional Council separatist group. Photo by Najeeb Mohamed/EPA Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Saudi Arabia has reportedly fired on the eastern Hadramout province i»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 26.12. 21:17

Sharp cold snap to close the year in Hungary as arctic air sweeps in

Follow our Facebook page to get the latest news about Hungary! Follow our X (Twitter) page to get the latest news about Hungary! Subscribe to our Telegram channel to get the latest news about Hungary! whatsapp Subscribe to our WhatsApp channel to get the latest news about Hungary! ENITHRNLFRJARORUE»»»

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RT 26.12. 19:43

Epstein and Bill Clinton visited Russian Far East – US files

Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein flew to Russia on at least three occasions in the early 2000s, including traveling to the Far Eastern city of Khabarovsk together with former US President Bill Clinton, files published by the US Department of Justice have revealed. Last week, the DOJ uploaded »»»

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UPI 26.12. 19:39

China sanctions U.S. companies in retaliation for arms sale to Taiwan - UPI.com

People take photos of Christmas lights decoration at the street on the eve of Christmas in Taipei, Taiwan, Dec. 24. The Ministry of the Interior has deployed up to 17,000 police personnel, civil defense members, and volunteers to enhance security at 137 major events during the holiday season. On Fr»»»

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Al Manar 26.12. 19:24

Hezbollah’s Sheikh Daamoush: Resistance Won’t Confront the Lebanese Army, Rejects Internal Discord

Head of Hezbollah Executive Council Sheikh Ali Daamoush affirmed that the resistance will not be drawn into confrontation with the Lebanese Army and will not permit internal discord, stressing that attempts to provoke division are doomed to fail. Speaking during Friday prayers at the Sayyeda Zainab»»»

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Al Awsat 26.12. 19:21

Midnight Hammer in 2025: Trump Ends Half Measures on Iran

With Donald Trump back in the Oval Office in early 2025, it took less than a year for his revamped “maximum pressure” campaign to set the pace for Iran. What began as an argument over reviving the nuclear deal quickly gave way to a far starker reality: war on Iranian soil, for only the second time »»»

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UPI 26.12. 19:03

Bukele hails Shakira sellout as singer adds two concerts in El Salvador - UPI.com

Shakira performs on stage during the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on June 7. File Photo by Gary I Rothstein/UPI | License Photo Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Shakira confirmed she will add two additional concerts in El Salvador, bringing the total number o»»»

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UPI 26.12. 19:03

China sanctions U.S. companies in retaliation for arms sale to Taiwan - UPI.com

People take photos of Christmas lights decoration at the street on the eve of Christmas in Taipei, Taiwan, Dec. 24. The Ministry of the Interior has deployed up to 17,000 police personnel, civil defense members, and volunteers to enhance security at 137 major events during the holiday season. On Fr»»»

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Sputnik 26.12. 18:45

Russia Fully Prepared to Resolve Ukrainian Conflict – Deputy FM Ryabkov

December 25 was a "turning point" in peace talks, he said. Russia is ready to reach a settlement of the Ukraine conflict, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has said.However, he stressed that without addressing the root causes of the crisis, a final agreement is impossible. “The focus must be o»»»

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BNE 26.12. 18:42

Putin could step down if a Ukraine peace deal is agreed at Mar-a-Lago meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to meet US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on December 28 in what he is billing as a possible breakthrough meeting to end the war in Ukraine. The meeting comes as speculation swirls that Russian President Vladimir Putin may step down in favour of a»»»

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BNE 26.12. 18:42

Putin could step down if a Ukraine peace deal is agreed at Mar-a-Lago meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to meet US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on December 28 in what he is billing as a possible breakthrough meeting to end the war in Ukraine. The meeting comes as speculation swirls that Russian President Vladimir Putin may step down in favour of a»»»

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BNE 26.12. 18:35

Russians face economic strain as inflation fears and tax hikes dampen outlook for 2026

There is a classic Soviet expression that sums up how hard life was in the USSR: “Today is worse than yesterday, but at least it is better than tomorrow.” In the latest poll from the independent pollster, the Levada C»»»

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