Gulf News 33m

How politics, rates and risk appetite reshaped markets in 2025

Dubai: Many investors are closing out 2025 with more money in their pockets, even after a year that repeatedly tested risk appetite. Global equities recovered from an April shock linked to fresh tariffs and still finished the year with strong gains, while three US rate cuts lowered borrowing costs »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar Calendar SET to welcome 2026 Dynamic line-up of heritage, sport and live entertainment in January

Tribune News Network Doha The January 2026 edition of Qatar Calendar ushers in the New Year with a diverse programme of heritage celebrations, international sporting events, live concerts, outdoor festivals and family-friendly experiences. From desert adventures and cultural festivals to world-clas»»»

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UPI 7h

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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Dailynews Hungary 7h

Devastating avalanche claims Hungarian life in Italy's snowy paradise

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Al Awsat 8h

Students Join Iran Demonstrations After Shopkeepers Protest

Iranian students staged street protests in Tehran on Tuesday, a day after the capital's shopkeepers demonstrated against economic hardship and won a message of understanding from the president. According to Ilna, a news agency associated with Iran's labor movement, protests erupted at seven Tehran »»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Türkiye Calls Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland ‘Illegitimate’

Türkiye’s president on Tuesday called Israel's recognition of Somaliland "illegitimate and unacceptable" as he hosted a visit by his Somali counterpart. "Preserving the unity and integrity of Somalia in all circumstances holds special importance in our view. Israel's decision to recognize Somalilan»»»

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Sana 9h

Information minister: Redenomination is a technical step of national and social aspects

Damascus, Dec. 30 (SANA) Syria’s Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa said the launch of the new Syrian currency marks a pivotal step in managing the banking sector and monetary affairs, while noting that the move is also accompanied by many questions and expectations. In an editorial article publ»»»

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Sana 9h

Syrian Foreign Minister receives copy of credentials of Yilmaz as Turkey Ambassador

Damascus, Dec.30 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan Al‑Shaibani, received on Tuesday Mr. Nuh Yilmaz in the Syrian capital, Damascus. During the meeting, Al-Shaibani received a copy of credentials of Yilmaz as the Ambassador of Turkey to the Syrian Arab Republic. MZN»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

UN Condemns Israel's Moves against Agency for Palestinian Refugees

The United Nations warned Tuesday that recent actions by Israel against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees risked depriving millions of people of basic services such as education and healthcare. Israel's parliament passed new legislation on Monday formally stripping the United Nations Relief an»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Abu Dhabi court orders company to pay Dh186,801 to long-serving employee

Abu Dhabi: An Abu Dhabi labour court has ordered a company to pay Dh186,801 to a long-serving employee after ruling that the firm failed to meet its wage and end-of-service obligations, prompting the employee to stop working. In its judgment, the Court of First Instance found that the company had n»»»

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Naharnet 10h

Report: Arabs and Europeans agree with US on Lebanon-Israel solution

The days leading up to the Trump-Netanyahu summit witnessed intensive contacts between several Arab and European countries on one side and Washington on the other, resulting in an agreement on broad outlines, which received the support of some members of the White House team, Lebanese-American sour»»»

Gulf News 10h

Who is Aviva Baig? Photographer engaged to Priyanka Gandhi’s son Raihan Vadra

Raihan Vadra, the son of Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and businessman Robert Vadra, has reportedly exchanged rings with his long-time girlfriend, Aviva Baig, marking a new chapter in their seven-year relationship. The engagement, which has drawn public attention given the Vadra-»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Iran president urges government to heed economic protests

TEHRAN Iran’s president urged his government to listen to the “legitimate demands” of protesters, state media reported Tuesday, after demonstrations by shopkeepers in Tehran over economic hardship. Shopkeepers in the capital shut their stores on Monday, after Iran’s embattled currency hit new lows »»»

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Tanjug 11h

Vucic receives New Year's greetings from numerous foreign statesmen including Xi, Putin

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has received New Year's and Christmas greetings from numerous foreign officials, the presidential press office said on Tuesday. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan wished much health and happiness to Vucic and further progress and prosperit»»»

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Naharnet 12h

Saudi Arabia condemns 'dangerous' UAE moves in Yemen, bombs arms shipment

Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla on Tuesday over what it described as a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates. The kingdom later directly linked the UAE to the separatists' recent advances in Yemen and warned Abu Dhabi its action»»»

The Peninsula 12h

Qatar Calendar announces January 2026 events with focus on heritage, sport and live entertainment

Doha, Qatar: The January 2026 edition of Qatar Calendar ushers in the new year with a diverse programme of heritage celebrations, international sporting events, live concerts, outdoor festivals and family-friendly experiences. From desert adventures and cultural festivals to world-class competition»»»

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Naharnet 12h

Report: Israeli escalation possible but all-out war ruled out

Political sources have ruled out the possibility of Israel launching a large-scale war on Lebanon in the foreseeable future, citing the absence of regional and international conditions, the lack of necessary capabilities and resources, the uncertainty of militarily eliminating Hezbollah, and the ri»»»

Al Manar 12h

Saudi, UAE Engaged in War of Words as Riyadh Strikes Yemen’s Mukalla Port - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Saudi, UAE Engaged in War of Words as Riyadh Strikes Yemen’s Mukalla Port 30-12-2025 14:43 PM Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes on Yemen’»»»

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Gulf News 13h

UAE reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia, rejects misuse of name in current events in Yemen

The UAE has expressed its deep regret regarding the statement issued by the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the serious inaccuracies it contained concerning the UAE’s role in the ongoing events in the Republic of Yemen. The UAE categorically rejects any attempt to involve its name in the tensi»»»

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Al Manar 14h

Advisor of Yemeni Presidency says Transitional Council serves regional agendas - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Advisor of Yemeni Presidency says Transitional Council serves regional agendas 30-12-2025 13:02 PM Latest News Urgent News Hadhramaut Triba»»»

Al Manar 14h

Hadhramaut Tribal Alliance condemns attacks perpetrated by members affiliated with Southern Transitional Council against civilians - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hadhramaut Tribal Alliance condemns attacks perpetrated by members affiliated with Southern Transitional Council against civilians 30-12-20»»»

Al Manar 14h

Head of Hadhramaut Tribal Alliance Khaled Bin Mohammad Al-Kathiri: Hadhramaut can’t withstand a new conflict - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Head of Hadhramaut Tribal Alliance Khaled Bin Mohammad Al-Kathiri: Hadhramaut can’t withstand a new conflict 30-12-2025 12:56 PM Latest New»»»

BBC 14h

Turkey detains 357 suspected IS members in nationwide raids

More than 350 suspected Islamic State group (IS) members have been detained as part of nationwide police operations in Turkey. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said 357 suspects were apprehended across 21 provinces in coordinated raids on Tuesday morning. It comes just a day after three police offic»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 15h

Media Review: December 30

The upcoming adoption of the euro as the national currency in Bulgaria from the beginning of 2026 dominates the news media on Tuesday. Many outlets carry articles with practical tips to help people through the transition, or recall the key steps Bulgaria took to join the eurozone. TRANSITION TO EUR»»»

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Naharnet 15h

Jailed Turkish Kurd leader calls on government to broker deal for Syrian Kurds

Jailed Turkish Kurd leader Abdullah Ocalan said in a message published Tuesday that it was "crucial" for the Turkish government to broker a peace deal between the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Damascus government. "It is essential for Turkey to play a role of facilitator, const»»»

Gulf News 16h

ED seizures: Luxury cars, Rs1.7m cash in money laundering probe linked to Rao Inderjeet Yadav

Dubai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it had seized five luxury cars, bank lockers, cash worth ₹17 lakh, digital devices, documents and other data linked to Rao Inderjeet Yadav, a wanted criminal now reportedly abroad, and his associates, according to Indian media reports. The seiz»»»

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Gulf News 16h

Mumbai bus accident: 4 killed, 9 injured as reversing BEST bus rams into pedestrians in Bhandup

Dubai: Four people were killed and nine others injured after a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus reversed into pedestrians in Mumbai’s Bhandup area late Monday night, Indian media said. The accident occurred around 10pm near Bhandup West railway station, when the bus allegedly l»»»

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Naharnet 17h

Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen, issues warning to UAE over separatists' support

Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla on Tuesday over what it described as a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates. The kingdom later directly linked the UAE to the separatists' recent advances in Yemen and warned Abu Dhabi its action»»»

Naharnet 17h

Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen, issues warning to UAE over separatists' support

Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla on Tuesday over what it described as a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates. The kingdom later directly linked the UAE to the separatists' recent advances in Yemen and warned Abu Dhabi its action»»»

Sputnik 17h

World Leaders Condemn Ukrainian Attack on Putin’s Residence

On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Ukraine had launched an attack on the Russian presidential residence in the Novgorod Region. Following the attack on Putin's residence carried out by Ukraine, global leaders have condemned the Ukrainian assault.PakistanPakistan believes th»»»

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Kathimerini 18h

2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say

Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said. It was also the first time that the three-year temperature average broke through the threshold set in the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting warming to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 »»»

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Gulf News 21h

Dubai’s 16 New Year’s Eve packages for last-minute plans, ranked by price

Dubai: If you are still locking in plans for New Year’s Eve, Dubai gives you plenty to work with. The city has turned the final night of the year into a carefully priced mix of parties, dinners and full-scale galas, where what you pay depends on where you will be when the clock hits midnight. Sign »»»

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France24 21h

Trump says he hopes to get to phase two of Gaza peace plan 'very quickly'

US President Donald Trump said Monday he hoped to get to phase two of the Gaza peace plan "very quickly" after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Under the second phase of the ceasefire, Israel is due to withdraw from its positions in Gaza, while Hamas is supposed to lay d»»»

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France24 21h

Syria: Construction of new tunnels in Raqqa sparks fears of renewed conflict

As the March 10 agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces nears its end, more and more new tunnels are under construction in residential neighbourhoods in Raqqa, in northeastern Syria. Locals told us that they are concerned about the underground militarisation of thei»»»

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France24 21h

Why the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is a sticking point in Ukraine peace talks

Control over the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in east Ukraine has remained one of the main sticking points in peace negotiations since Russia took control of it in March 2022. Zaporizhzhia's proximity to the front lines has sparked international fears for the safety and stability of the nuclear»»»

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France24 21h

Five Europeans denied US visas for combating hate speech online, accused of censoring ‘American viewpoints’

The US State Department said Tuesday that it would deny visas to five Europeans, including former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, accusing them of seeking to censor "American viewpoints" online. All five are leaders in EU efforts to counter hate speech and disinformation in the digital sphere. »»»

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Al Awsat 30.12. 00:03

Iran Mobilizes Remnants of Fourth Division to Stoke Syria Unrest

The Syria TV website said Iran has been working since early December to mobilize remnants of the Fourth Division, which was linked to Iran and previously overseen by Maher al-Assad, the brother of fugitive President Bashar al-Assad, to inflame the situation in Syria. Citing regional security source»»»

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Al Manar 29.12. 21:53

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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UPI 29.12. 20:45

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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Gulf News 29.12. 20:40

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 29.12. 20:28

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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Novinite 29.12. 20:07

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 29.12. 20:00

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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Al Manar 29.12. 19:29

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 29.12. 19:16

Dubai honours global sports icons including Novak Djokovic and Manny Pacquiao

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, honoured a host of international sports figures during the 2025 Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Spor»»»

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Tanjug 29.12. 19:01

Macut receives Serbian ambassador to Greece

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with Serbian Ambassador to Greece Nikola Nedeljkovic on Monday to discuss overall Serbia-Greece relations. The meeting addressed Macut's recent successful visit to Greece, as well as "preparations that will serve as an introduction to a session of the high coun»»»

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Kathimerini 29.12. 17:01

Alleged ‘Greek Mafia’ hitman remanded in custody

A 35-year-old man who is allegedly a member of a major crime group led by a well-known criminal nicknamed “Entik” has been remanded in custody after testifying before an investigating magistrate. Since March, a warrant has been pending against the man for involvement in the murder of mobster Vangel»»»

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DW 29.12. 16:58

Russian energy: Taiwan's hidden risk in a China conflict? – DW – 12/29/2025

BusinessTaiwanRussian energy: Taiwan's hidden risk in a China conflict?Arthur SullivanDespite vows to cut back, Russian hydrocarbons continue flowing to Taiwan, making it Moscow's biggest buyer of the naphta derivative, and raising concerns over energy dependence. https://p.dw.com/p/55cjOTaiwan con»»»

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Sana 29.12. 16:00

Damascus sends condolences to Ankara over Yalova ISIS clashes

Damascus, Dec. 29 (SANA) The Syrian Ministry of Interior expressed its deep condolences and sympathy to the Republic of Turkey following the martyrdom of three Turkish police officers during clashes with the ISIS terrorist organization in Yalova, which also resulted in the killing of six ISIS membe»»»

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The Peninsula 29.12. 15:17

Boxer Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria highway crash: media, police source

British boxer Anthony Joshua arrives for his non-title heavyweight bout against US boxer and influencer Jake Paul at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida on December 19, 2025. Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a fatal highway accident that killed two people on December »»»

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