France24 2m

Russia-China-US summit would prolong the war, Kyiv says

Ukrainian ⁠Foreign Minister ​Andrii Sybiha said on ​Monday that a summit between Russia, China ​and the ‌US would ⁠encourage President Vladimir Putin ‌to prolong the war. The ​Wall Street Journal reported that Putin had proposed a ​summit next month ​with US ​President Donald Trump and Chinese Pres»»»

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France24 2m

Zelensky accuses US of delaying missile deliveries as tensions rise

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the US on Monday of holding up deliveries of Patriot interceptor missiles already paid for by European allies, as tensions with President Donald Trump’s administration deepened over military aid and intelligence sharing. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Z»»»

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France24 2m

Spain floods kill four as torrential rain inundates eastern regions

Torrential rain battered eastern Spain on Monday, killing at least four people in recent days as floodwaters swept away cars, submerged roads and stranded residents. Emergency crews carried out more than 400 rescues in Valencia, where rainfall reached 700 litres per square metre in 24 hours in some»»»

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Arab News 5m

Iran foreign minister says Russia, Iran have ‘never’ worked so closely

Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday that Russia and Iran have “never” worked so closely, after hosting his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. “Never in our history have Iran and Russia worked as closely as now,” Araghchi wrote on X.»»»

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Gulf News 19m

Luzon Economic Corridor under ‘Pax Silica’ needs engineers. Does the Philippines have enough?

Philippines, exporting $50B worth of electronics, could faces talent crunch for high-tech Manila: The Philippines seeks to woo Apple, Nvidia, TSMC, Broadcom, Samsung and AMD in its own planned version of "Silicon Valley", in Tarlac, about an hour by car north of Manila. Now, the Asian nation faces »»»

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France24 26m

Business - French retailers reel after weekend of riots, looting

Representatives of the French business community gather for a crisis meeting with the government following widespread looting during the weekend's protests. Meanwhile, the country's tourism sector fears a drop in winter holiday bookings, and bond and currency traders sell off French debt and the eu»»»

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France24 26m

Business - France tells online marketplaces to crack down on resale of looted items

As thousands of shop owners are reeling from the weekend violence and looting, listings of apparently stolen items have been popping up online.  The government asked major second-hand marketplaces such as Vinted, eBay and Amazon to crack down on suspicious adverts. »»»

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The Budapest Times 35m

Tisza’s first budget taxes the rich, rewards the workers — and wants to bury Orbán’s legacy

The Prime Minister presented next year's budget as the budget for the reconstruction of Hungary, announcing that from 2027 the government will reduce income tax on the minimum wage to nine percent and double the family allowance. He announced that personal income tax will decrease for those earning»»»

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The Budapest Times 35m

Much ado about nothing: parliament debates a budget nobody’s seen

The prime minister did not disclose the cost of the budget during his more than two-hour speech, the parliamentary group leader of Mi Hazánk stated in the National Assembly on Monday, responding to Magyar Péter's address on the 2027 budget delivered before the start of the agenda. László Toroczkai »»»

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The Budapest Times 35m

Karácsony’s critics can’t even get scandal onto agenda

Fidesz-KDNP was outvoted in the Budapest City Assembly in its attempt to put the scandal surrounding the Capital Development Council (FKT) on the agenda. The Fidesz-KDNP parliamentary group had requested the extraordinary session of the City Assembly after the FKT concluded several agreements betwe»»»

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Gulf News 39m

Sharjah rolls out first ever motorcycle parking in Al Yarmook

Completed in 7.5 months, the upgrade includes 53 roads, new parks and improved drainage. Sharjah: Sharjah has rolled out dedicated motorcycle parking in Al Yarmook for the first time, alongside 4,160 paid parking spaces, 53 roads and new recreational facilities as part of a major infrastructure upg»»»

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Gulf News 51m

Dubai morning traffic: Where motorists face heavy congestion today

Congestion hits Abu Hail, Al Quoz and JVC, while Emirates Road remains largely clear Dubai: Motorists face heavy traffic on several major Dubai roads on Tuesday morning, with congestion around Abu Hail, Muhaisnah, Al Quoz, and Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), according to Google Maps. Slow-moving tra»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump open to 'trilateral talks' with Putin and Xi on Ukraine war, with or without Zelensky

President said would meet with Russian, Chinese leaders to broker peace Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump signalled late on Monday that he is willing to hold a high-stakes trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping to end the war in Ukraine and»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Brazilian govt reschedules welfare payments for before elections

Brazil accelerates welfare payments ahead of presidential runoff Brazil's leftist government on Monday announced accelerated payments of a flagship social welfare program, meaning that its 50 million beneficiaries will receive the money before the presidential runoff. President Luiz Inacio Lula da »»»

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Gulf News 1h

EU unveils strategy to boost Arctic presence

EU outlines Arctic strategy to counter geopolitical tensions and climate challenges The EU is to unveil plans to bolster its foothold in the Arctic Tuesday, as it grapples with pressure from Russia and the United States in the key strategic region. From critical raw materials to icebreakers and und»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE braces for rain, dusty conditions and strong winds reaching 60km/h

Rain chances continue through Thursday with winds reach 60km/h today Dubai: Parts of the UAE could experience rain on Tuesday, as strong winds reaching 60km/h sweep across mountainous areas, raising dust and potentially reducing visibility, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In »»»

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RT 2h

Lithuania stripped of right to host Modern Pentathlon World Cup event over ban on Russian athletes

Lithuania has been stripped of the right to host stages of the 2027 Modern Pentathlon World Cup over its refusal to admit Russian and Belarusian athletes, local media reported on Monday. The decision was reportedly made at the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) executive board meeting ear»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Inside Abu Dhabi’s green neighbourhood where residents go the extra mile: ‘You feel as if you’re looked after’

Residents share why they feel particularly at home in these sprawling green spaces What really makes a home? It isn’t only the world you build within four walls. It’s the little world just outside them. It’s the people you walk with, the ones you start clubs with, for swimming or for gardening. And»»»

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Gulf News 2h

A Ferrari with a mission: Dubai Police unveils smart aid for people with disabilities

Dubai Police unveils Himmah X to help People of Determination access services. Dubai: Dubai Police has equipped its Ferrari Mansory tourist patrol with a smart bag containing assistive technologies to help people of determination communicate with officers and access police services more easily. The»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Sharjah Police examines traffic and social issues in push for safer communities

Sharjah Police examines new technology and studies on traffic and social issues. Sharjah: Sharjah Police is reviewing new digital projects and studies on traffic and community-related issues as part of efforts to improve police services, strengthen institutional performance and enhance community se»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Think Before You Post! UAE warns of Dh500,000 fine for online insults

UAE warns online insults can lead to jail as campaign urges respectful digital behaviour Dubai: Social media users in the UAE have been warned that insulting others or publishing defamatory remarks online can lead to imprisonment and fines of up to Dh500,000, as authorities urge the public to think»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE school photo ban: Parents and educators back a safer space for children

Educators highlight risks of sharing children's images without permission Dubai: Parents taking photographs or videos of children on school premises without consent could face fines of up to Dh500,000 under UAE privacy laws if a complaint is raised with the authorities and the conduct is found to c»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Greece inaugurates Daedalus supercomputer

Athens: Greece inaugurated its national supercomputer Daedalus on Monday at the Lavrio Technological and Cultural Park southeast of Athens, aiming to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign computing infrastructure, the prime minister's office said. T»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Iran’s strikes on US ships near Hormuz ‘unsuccessful’

Iran's strikes on US ships near Hormuz foiled by USS George Washington crew Capt. Nicholas DeLeo, commanding officer of the forward-deployed USS George Washington, told reporters during a recent media visit in the US Fifth Fleet area that Iran had attempted to strike “a variety of ships” near the S»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Keeping the lights on and water flowing: How UAE’s critical infrastructure is built for resilience

Preparation, people and partnerships underpin reliable power and water supplies Recent weeks have brought the systems communities rely on every day into