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Syrian Interior Ministry foils drug smuggling attempt via balloons to Jordan

Damascus, Dec. 24 (SANA) Syria’s Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday that the Anti-Narcotics Branch operating in the Syrian desert (Badia) foiled an attempt to smuggle narcotic substances to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan using balloons prepared for aerial transport. In a statement publish»»»

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Gulf News 54m

Ras Al Khaimah Police launch 115 digital campaigns to boost online safety

Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah Police have launched more than 115 integrated digital awareness campaigns since 2023 as part of their ongoing efforts to enhance safety and security in cyberspace. The campaigns were implemented under the “Digital Quality of Life” initiative and focus on promoting best digital»»»

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RT 57m

Who are the deluded ‘experts’ trying to send Germans to war with Russia?

The governments and media elites of the West pride themselves on providing and promoting freedom of thought, opinion, and debate. Together with a selective feminism that easily sacrifices the women of, say, Libya, Iraq, and Palestine, and a very odd understanding of “democracy” that includes the us»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai Police warn of online scams involving fake tickets

Dubai Police have warned the public against online scams involving fake tickets for concerts, entertainment events, sporting activities and travel, urging residents to make purchases only through official and authorised platforms. The warning was issued by the Anti-Fraud Centre at the General Depar»»»

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Kathimerini 2h

Girl, 13, accuses six teenagers of repeated gang rape in Thessaloniki

Police in Thessaloniki are preparing a case file against six teenagers accused of gang-raping a 13-year-old girl over a period of three months. The suspects, aged between 14 and 19, are also alleged to have recorded the acts on their mobile phones and to have circulated some of the material online.»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Syrian close to Assad-era commander killed in Lebanon

A former Syrian intelligence officer who was close to one of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad's top army commanders was killed in Lebanon, a judicial official said, with the army announcing it had arrested a suspect. It was the first confirmation since Assad's ouster in December last year of a former S»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Grief, trauma weigh on survivors of catastrophic Hong Kong fire

Hong Kong: Hong Kong fire survivor Yip Ka-kui has turned happy holiday photos into a heartfelt tribute to his beloved wife a month after she died in the huge blaze that destroyed their home. Yip, 68, is among thousands grieving the 161 killed at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, a disaster few co»»»

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Al Manar 2h

12 Dead in Shooting Attack on Israeli Event in Australia - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 12 Dead in Shooting Attack on Israeli Event in Australia 14-12-2025 13:59 PM Australian media reported on Sunday that 12 people were killed»»»

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BBC 3h

British boy, 13, fatally stabbed in Portugal, reports say

Tributes have been paid to a 13-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed in central Portugal on Tuesday. The boy, named locally as British national Alfie Hallett, died in the parish of Casais in Tomar after being found with "several injuries caused by a bladed weapon". According to Portuguese police a »»»

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Al Manar 3h

3 Iranian Police Officers Martyred in Clashes with Gunmen

Three Iranian police officers and a civilian were martyred in an armed clash in Iran’s southeastern Kerman province, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Tuesday. According to a statement released by the Public Relations Office of the Quds Headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary G»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Bangladesh political heavyweight Tarique Rahman to end exile

Dhaka: The heir to Bangladesh’s longtime ruling family and a leader of its most powerful political party, Tarique Rahman is set to return home after 17 years in exile and ahead of key elections. Rahman, 60, an aspiring prime minister who has lived in London since he fled Bangladesh in 2008 over wha»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Lebanese Detainees in Israeli Prisons: When Silence Becomes Surrender

This is no longer a humanitarian file delayed by bureaucracy. It is a national test that Lebanon is failing in slow motion. Lebanese detainees remain locked inside Israeli prisons while their names circulate in press statements, their families count months without news, and the state responds with »»»

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Al Manar 3h

Lebanese Army Chief: Strengthening Army Key to Safeguarding Lebanon’s Security

Army Commander General Rodolph Haykal reaffirmed the military’s commitment to strengthening its capabilities to serve as the primary guarantor of national security and to defend citizens across all Lebanese territory. Speaking at an extraordinary meeting at Army Headquarters in Yarzeh, attended by »»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE traffic alert: Road closures announced for Ajman Half Marathon

Dubai: Ajman Police have announced temporary road closures on Sunday, December 28, 2025, to facilitate the Ajman Half Marathon, urging motorists to plan their journeys in advance and use alternative routes during the event. In a notice shared on X by @ajmanpoliceghq, authorities said several roads »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Sharjah Police Desert Park: Weekend access limited

If you are a civilian in the mood to check out Police Desert Park – which opened earlier this month – you may not be allowed in over the weekend. In its sixth edition, the annual event held in Al Kaheef area of Al Bataah in Sharjah has decided on a gentle rule tweak. Sharjah Police announced the ch»»»

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UPI 4h

Analysis: Is Lebanon controlled by 'mini deep states'? - UPI.com

Bank customers and Depositors Association members hold placards during a protest organized by the 'Depositors' Outcry', a group campaigning for the rights of depositors, in Beirut, Lebanon, on Thursday Customers are angry over the continued restrictions that local banks have imposed on withdrawals »»»

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Kathimerini 4h

Twelve suspects in private-school drug-dealing gang remanded

Twelve people suspected of belonging to a criminal group that sold drugs at a private school in the northern suburbs of Athens have been remanded in custody following their testimony before an investigating magistrate. Among the suspects are six minors. The investigating magistrate began hearing te»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

How Israel’s Hilltop Settlers Coordinate Attacks to Expel Palestinians

The Jewish settler outpost of Or Meir is small. A handful of prefabricated white shelters, it sits at the end of a short dirt track on a hill leading up from Road 60, a major route that dissects the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Over time, similar modest dwellings have turned into sprawling Israeli h»»»

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24 News Agency 4h

Minor abducted by force: Police detain “groom” and accomplices - | 24.KG

Police have detained individuals involved in ala kachuu (bride kidnapping) incident in Chui region, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the region reported. According to the victim’s mother, unknown individuals forced her daughter into a Honda Stepwgn near their home and fl»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UK's quick-release hijab empowers officers

They’ve done it! It took three years to develop but now, a new ‘quick-release’ system has been designed in the UK that will help hijab-wearing police officers in their line of duty. BBC has reported that the new headwear, which takes both modesty and practicality into account, was designed by resea»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Iran’s Armed Forces: We Are Ready for Any Hostile Scenario

Spokesperson of the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi said on Tuesday that his country’s naval, ground, and missile forces are ready to confront any threat or hostile scenario. Speaking at a meeting at Sharif University, Shekarchi said much of Iran’s military capabilities ha»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Ajman Police alert: Ensure child safety on roads

Even as we enjoy the winter break from schools and routines, Ajman Police has urged parents and guardians over social media to keep an eye on their wards. As part of its Take Care campaign, the authorities put out a video showing the mistakes young people might be making while riding their bikes or»»»

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BBC 7h

Australian man charged after endorsing Bondi attack had weapons stockpile, police say

Police located several guns, a stockpile of ammunition and a shopping list for bomb materials in the home of a West Australian man arrested after pledging support for the Bondi attackers, a court has heard. Martin Glynn, 39, appeared in a Perth court on Wednesday charged with racial harassment, pos»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Did Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar slyly slam Dhruv Rathee’s dangerous propaganda’ criticism

Dubai: Dhurandhar, Aditya Dhar’s high-octane spy thriller led by Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, is making waves—not just at the box office, but online as well. The film recently became the center of controversy when content creator and political commentator Dhruv Rathee released a video criticis»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Two Police Officers Killed by Bomb in Moscow Near Site of Russian General’s Killing

Three people were killed by a bomb on Wednesday in Moscow after two police officers approached a man acting suspiciously near the site where a senior general was killed two days ago ‌by a car ‌bomb that Russia said ‌was planted ⁠by ​Ukrainian ‌intelligence. A string of Russian military figures and »»»

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Al Awsat 7h