NATO Specialists Presence in Ukraine Triggered Russia's Military Operation - Kremlin
PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKIY, Russia, (Sputnik) - NATO specialists entering Ukraine served as a trigger for Russia's special military operation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "NATO specialists infiltrated Ukraine directly, entered its government bodies, and the first [Western] arms deliveries »»»
Gunmen Kill, Injure Scores at Sydney's Bondi Beach as Hundreds Gathered for Jewish Festival
Two gunmen shot dead at least 11 people on Sunday at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, police said. One gunman was fatally shot by police and the second arrested. The suspect was in critical condition, authorities said. A massive emergency response was underway, with injured people loaded into ambulances. At l»»»
Chances of scattered rain to continue until Friday: Qatar Meteorology Department
Doha, Qatar: According to the latest weather updates, skies across Qatar are expected to remain cloudy until Friday morning, December 19, 2025, as a result of the extension of an upper-level trough of a low pressure system. The chances of scattered rain will continue intermittently and may turn thu»»»
Experts discuss Syria’s economic recovery one year after liberation
Damascus, Dec. 14 (SANA) Economists convened in Damascus to examine key strategies for Syria’s economic recovery one year after its liberation. The session focused on the need for comprehensive rehabilitation, the impact of lifting sanctions, and the critical role of attracting global investment to»»»
US Envoys in Berlin for Another Round of Ukraine Peace Talks
US envoys arrived in Berlin Sunday morning for another round of talks intended to secure a deal to end the war in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner were spotted in downtown Berlin by a photographer for German news agency dpa. Ukrai»»»
Gunmen Kill 9 People at Sydney's Bondi Beach as Hundreds Gathered for Jewish Festival
Two gunmen shot dead nine people on Sunday at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, police said. One gunman was fatally shot by police and the second arrested. The suspect was in critical condition, authorities said. A massive emergency response was underway, with injured people loaded into ambulances. Eleven peop»»»
Syrian who killed Americans was to be fired from security forces
Syria's interior ministry said on Sunday that the gunman who killed three Americans in the central Palmyra region the previous day was a member of the security forces who was to have been fired for extremism. Two U.S. troops and a civilian interpreter died in what the Syrian government described as»»»
Saudi Arabia Prepares to Allow Foreign Property Ownership in January
Saudi Arabia is preparing to enter a new phase of economic openness in the real estate sector, with the updated law regulating property ownership by non-Saudis set to take effect in January. The law, approved by the Saudi cabinet in July, is a strategic step to regulate real estate ownership by non»»»
At least 10 dead including gunman at Sydney's Bondi beach shooting, police say
At least 10 people, including a gunman, were killed on Sunday after a shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. An additional 12 people were injured and another gunman was arrested, according to the national media. Two gunmen shot dead nine people on Sunday at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, and police killed »»»
Fighting in Cambodia and Thailand continues, hours after Trump truce claim
Border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand stretched into a second week on Sunday after Bangkok denied US President Donald Trump’s claim that a ceasefire had been brokered. The death toll has reached at least 25, including 14 Thai soldiers, one Thai civilian and 11 Cambodian civilians, according »»»
Mostly mild week ahead with scattered showers in Greece
Greece will see mostly mild weather this week, with occasional clouds and light rain in parts of the east and south. On Sunday, light showers are expected in the Sporades islands, Evia, eastern Central Greece, Crete and southwestern Peloponnese, while most other regions will remain mostly clear. Mo»»»
Former Deputy PM: New Rules Make Appointment of Bulgaria’s Caretaker Government Difficult
Atanas Pekanov, former Deputy Prime Minister responsible for managing European Funds in several caretaker governments, has commented on the challenges facing Bulgaria’s next caretaker cabinet. Speaking to BNT, Pekanov emphasized that the new constitutional rules governing caretaker governments are »»»
Hamas says weapons 'legitimate right', open to proposals that preserve them
Hamas' Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya said on Sunday that the group had a "legitimate right" to hold weapons and that any proposal for the next phases of the Gaza ceasefire must uphold that right. "Resistance and its weapons are a legitimate right guaranteed by international law and are linked to the e»»»
Hamas confirms military leader Saad killed, blames Israel
Dubai: Hamas leader Khalil Al Hayya confirms that Raad Saad, the group’s second-in-command in Gaza, was killed in an Israeli strike on Saturday. In a speech broadcast on Arabic media to mark the 38th anniversary of Hamas’s establishment, Hayya says Saad “was martyred alongside his brothers who were»»»
What we know so far about the Brown University shooting
Police are searching for a gunman who shot dead two students and injured nine others at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Police say the attacker was a man dressed all in black who fled on foot, and a shelter-in-place warning is in effect for the area surrounding the prestigious univers»»»
Hamas Says Weapons Are 'Legitimate Right'
Hamas' Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya said on Sunday that the group had a "legitimate right" to hold weapons and that any proposal for the next phases of the Gaza ceasefire must uphold that right. "Resistance and its weapons are a legitimate right guaranteed by international law and are linked to the e»»»
Hamas confirms Israel's killing of senior commander in Gaza
Doha, Qatar: Hamas's Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya confirmed on Sunday that the head of the group's weapons production was killed in an Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip the day before. Speaking in a televised address on the Al-Aqsa TV, Hayya said: "The Palestinian people are currently going through di»»»
Hamas confirms military leader Saad killed, blames Israel for hit on second officer
Dubai: Hamas leader Khalil Al Hayya confirms that Raad Saad, the group’s second-in-command in Gaza, was killed in an Israeli strike on Saturday. In a speech broadcast on Arabic media to mark the 38th anniversary of Hamas’s establishment, Hayya says Saad “was martyred alongside his brothers who were»»»
Bondi beach shooting: Dubai Bling reality star, businessman and RJ Kris Fade reacts to tragedy
Dubai: Dubai Bling reality star, businessman and radio host Kris Fade has reacted with shock and grief to the shooting tragedy at Sydney’s Bondi Beach earlier today, saying the violence felt especially unsettling as he had just landed in the city when the news broke. The Australian-born media perso»»»
Police: Shooting in Sydney's Bondi Beach results in casualties
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- Multiple people were reportedly killed and others injured in a shooting incident that occurred in Sydney's Bondi Beach, said Australian police on Sunday.According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), the New South Wales Police confirmed a number of suspec»»»
Islamabad Puts Drivers on Notice as Smog Crisis Worsens
Truck driver Muhammad Afzal was not expecting to be stopped by police, let alone fined, as he drove into Islamabad this week because of the thick diesel fumes emanating from his exhaust pipe. "This is unfair," he said after being told to pay 1,000 rupees ($3.60), with the threat of having his truck»»»
Bondi Beach mass shooting: 10 killed, multiple casualties, two in custody as armed shooters target civilians
Dubai: At least 10 people were killed and six people have been taken to hospital following a shooting incident at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. According to the Guardian, the local police have confirmed that two people are in custody as investigations continue. New South Wales Police said the operation was»»»
Multiple casualties in shooting attack at Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Dubai: Panic and chaos broke out at Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach on Sunday after gunfire erupted during a Hanukkah celebration, leaving multiple people injured and triggering a major emergency response, media reports said. Witnesses described scenes of people running in panic, with several lying inju»»»
Territorial Issues Actively Discussed During Putin-Witkoff Talks - Kremlin Aide
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The issue of territories was actively discussed during talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff during their meeting in Moscow, Yuri Ushakov said. "In general, the issue of territories was actively discussed here in Moscow, and the America»»»
Off-duty officer stops burglar smashing shop door with metal pipe in Budapest
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MoI sets rules for vehicle decorations during Qatar National Day celebrations
DOHA: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced regulations governing the decoration of vehicles during Qatar National Day celebrations, which will be in effect from December 14 to 20. Under the guidelines, vehicles are not permitted to have tinted or coloured front or rear windshields, nor tint»»»
China Urges Stronger Coordination Between Business, Finance Systems to Spur Consumption
China's commerce ministry and financial regulators have urged local authorities to promote stronger coordination between business and financial systems to boost consumption, a joint statement showed on Sunday. Local commerce departments are encouraged to tap existing funding channels for consumptio»»»
Member states step up opposition to EU seizing Russian funds – Politico
Italy, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Malta have urged the EU to explore alternatives to seizing frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, Politico Europe reported on Friday, citing an internal document. The European Commission hopes to pressure individual member states into approving the plan ahead of the Eu»»»
“Unbreathable”: Delhi Chokes as AQI Nears 500, Emergency Curbs in Force
Dubai: Residents across multiple neighbourhoods described the air as “unbreathable”, reporting headaches, breathlessness and eye irritation as Delhi woke up on Sunday under a dense blanket of toxic smog. Visibility dropped sharply in several parts of the city, forcing motorists to drive with headli»»»
Ras Al Khaimah Police warns of unstable weather: Public urged to exercise caution
Ras Al Khaimah Police have urged residents and visitors to exercise caution as unstable weather conditions continue to affect the emirate. In a public advisory issued on Sunday, police warned of rainfall, strong winds and reduced visibility, calling on the public to follow safety instructions to av»»»
Algeria’s Kabylie Unites against MAK Separatist Project
Algeria’s Kabylie region is witnessing unusual momentum and activity, marked by initiatives opposing a separatist group’s plan to proclaim an “Independent State of Kabylie” on Sunday in France. The move is one chapter in ongoing tensions with Algeria, which accuses Paris of “harboring enemies of it»»»
At least five killed in beach shooting in Australia (VIDEOS)
At least five people have reportedly been killed and several others injured after two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration at a beach in Sydney, Australia, according to media reports. The incident occurred on Sunday evening at Bondi Beach in Sydney. Footage posted online showed two individu»»»
Two held after reports of gunfire at Australia's Bondi Beach
Sydney: Australian police said two people were in custody following reports of multiple gunshots Sunday at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach, urging the public to take shelter. "Police are responding to a developing incident at Bondi Beach and are urging the public to AVOID the area. Anyone at the scene s»»»
Motorcyclist killed in collision with car in Kolonos
A motorcyclist was killed Saturday night in a collision with a car in the Kolonos area of central Athens. The crash occurred shortly after 11 p.m. on Lenorman Street, heading toward central Athens, under circumstances that remain unclear. The motorcyclist was critically injured and pronounced dead »»»
He was an Uber driver in the US. Now he's scared of jihadists after deportation to Somalia
Mahad Mohamud is slowly readjusting to the heat, chaos and tension of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, after being deported from the US city of Minneapolis last month just as winter was closing in there. Somalis know the 36-year-old as Garyaqaan - a word that can be translated as "judge". This is the »»»
Saudi authorities detain thousands in nationwide inspections
Dubai: Saudi authorities arrested 19,576 illegal residents across the Kingdom between 4 and 10 December, according to a report by Okaz newspaper. The arrests were made during joint inspection campaigns carried out by the Ministry of Interior in coordination with other government agencies. Those det»»»
Saudi Arabia updates labour laws for agricultural workers
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Eng. Ahmed Al Rajhi, has approved updated regulations to improve working conditions for agricultural and herding workers, and those in similar roles employed by individuals in private homes, farms or livestock operations, Al »»»
"Let me go, I want to jump in front of the train" – Budapest taxi driver saves elderly woman’s life
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Cloudy weather, scattered showers expected on sunday
Tunis, Dec. 14 (TAP)- The weather is foggy on Sunday morning, growing partly cloudy during the day and densely cloudy for a while in eastern coasts with scattered showers possibly in the Cap Bon Region. Highs are forecast to hover around 12°C in...»»»
Police hunt gunman who killed two at US university
Providence, United States: Hundreds of police officers hunted Sunday for a gunman who killed two people and wounded nine others at Brown University, plunging the eastern US campus into lockdown. The streets around the university in Providence, Rhode Island were filled with emergency vehicles hours »»»
Ukrainian Troops Paid Bounty for Killing Russian Journalists - Russian Union
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian snipers and drone operators are paid to hunt and kill Russian journalists, Vladimir Solovyov, chair of the Russian Union of Journalists, told Sputnik. "Ukrainian snipers and operators of FPV drones hunt [Russian journalists] intentionally. Unfortunately, they get paid f»»»
Hezbollah Creates New Entities to Evade Pressure on Al-Qard Al-Hasan
Hezbollah in Lebanon has begun taking steps that appear likely to lead to the closure of its financial arm Al-Qard Al-Hasan, or to sharply curtail its role, after mounting US pressure and measures by Lebanon’s central bank. The moves are part of what sources describe as a legal repositioning inside»»»
Spider-Like Scar Haunts Jupiter's Moon Europa
Scientists have explored a strange, spider-like scar on Jupiter's icy moon Europa, suggesting the feature might have formed from briny water eruptions beneath the moon's ice. NASA's Galileo spacecraft, whose mission ended in 2003, spotted the unique feature - officially named Damhán Alla, an Irish »»»
Regulations, requirements for vehicle decoration during Qatar National Day
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has outlined regulations and requirements for decorating vehicles during Qatar National Day celebrations, applicable throughout the permitted decoration period from December 14 to 20, 2025. According to the regulations, vehicles must not have tinted or coloured»»»
NCM issues 6 key guidelines for safe driving during rain
Abu Dhabi: As the UAE continues to experience unstable weather marked by rainfall, low visibility, and gusty winds, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a renewed call for motorists to exercise caution and adhere to safety protocols while driving. In a public advisory shared on Sunda»»»
Bulgaria’s Bansko Opens the 2025/26 Winter Season with Ski Legends, Snow and Festivities
Bansko officially marked the start of the 2025/2026 winter season with a festive programme that combined sport, tradition and entertainment, confirming the resort’s status as one of Bulgaria’s leading winter destinations. The celebrations unfolded both high in the Pirin Mountains and in the town’s »»»
Shilpa Shetty-owned nightclub in Bengaluru sees chaos and drama
Dubai: Bengaluru police have launched an investigation after videos showing a late-night altercation at a pub owned by actor Shilpa Shetty went viral on social media, according to a report on NDTV. The footage, reportedly from CCTV cameras at Bastian pub on St. Mark’s Road, shows a heated argument »»»
UAE Ministry warns of unstable weather: Rain, winds, and reduced visibility expected
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Interior has called on the public to strictly adhere to safety guidelines amid ongoing weather instability expected to affect various parts of the country until 19 December. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry warned of expected periods of rain and strong winds,»»»
Europe Aims for Simpler Import Procedures
Every day, more than 12 million packages enter the European Union – making it increasingly difficult for customs officers to check for illegal or undeclared goods or assess duties. Many of those packages are small fry – in 2024, around 4.6 billion packages with a declared value of less than 22 Euro»»»
US reports 2.9 million flu cases for current season
Los Angeles, US: There have been at least 2.9 million illnesses, 30,000 hospitalizations and 1,200 deaths from flu so far for the current flu season in the United States, according to latest estimates of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released on Friday. Seasonal influenz»»»