Gold surpasses $4,500 per ounce for first time as geopolitical tensions rise
Gold prices on the spot market exceeded $4,500 per ounce for the first time on December 24, setting a new record as investors sought safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions, Interfax reported on December 24. Sp»»»
Iran’s President Says His Country Is in a Full-Scale War with the West
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday his country is in a full-scale war with the US, Israel and Europe ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’s meeting Monday with US President Donald Trump. Pezeshkian said in an interview published on the website of the country’s Supreme »»»
Italian Authorities Arrest 9 for Allegedly Funding Hamas Through Charities
Italian authorities arrested nine people linked to three charitable organizations on suspicion of raising millions of euros in funds for the Palestinian group Hamas, anti-terrorism prosecutors said in a statement Saturday. The suspects are accused of sending about 7 million euros ($8.2 million) to »»»
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 »»»
Iran President Says US, Israel, Europe Waging ‘Total War’ on Country
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in an interview published on Saturday that the United States, Israel and Europe were waging "total war" against his country. "In my opinion, we are at total war with the United States, Israel and Europe. They want to bring our country to its knees," Pezeshki»»»
NATO’s scandal-ridden boss wants war with Russia to be his next train wreck
NATO boss, Mark Rutte, says that Western Europe could be heading toward a war with Russia “like our grandparents experienced.” Which implies that he has a phenomenal memory of World War II, 80 years ago. This is especially impressive coming from a man known in the Netherlands, where he spent fourte»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
Going to a football match? Here’s how to stay safe and avoid penalties
Sharjah Police have outlined clear guidelines to ensure a secure, family-friendly football experience under the motto “Comply to Enjoy.” Attending a live football match brings excitement, colour, and a strong sense of community. To keep that experience safe and enjoyable for everyone, Sharjah Polic»»»
Hundreds arrested, weapons, drugs seized during pre-New Year crackdown in Indian capital
NEW DELHI: In the run-up to the New Year celebrations, police in the Indian capital Delhi have arrested hundreds of people besides seizing weapons and drugs during an extensive crackdown to prevent criminal activities during the festive rush, officials said Saturday. The police made the arrests dur»»»
Ukraine's NABU, SAPO Agencies Uncover Criminal Group Involving Lawmakers
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) said on Saturday they had uncovered a group of Verkhovna Rada lawmakers who took bribes in exchange for parliamentary votes. "As a result of an undercover operation, NA»»»
EU should not act as alternative to NATO – Rutte
The EU would only hurt itself if it decides to go its own way in the field of security, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told dpa news agency. The European members of the bloc need to comply with Washington’s demands and spend more on their militaries instead, he stated on Friday. Rutte was re»»»
Peak Oil: Why the world can't break its fossil fuel habit – DW – 12/27/2025
TradeGlobal issuesPeak Oil: Why the world can't break its fossil fuel habitNik MartinClimate change shifted the oil production debate from scarcity to demand. But without delivering on ambitious green pledges, one expert predicts production may peak within two years, forcing a chaotic decline. http»»»
Italy Arrests 7 Accused of Raising Millions for Hamas
Italian police said Saturday that they have arrested seven people suspected of raising millions of euros for Palestinian group Hamas. Police also issued international arrests for two others outside the country, said AFP. Three associations, officially supporting Palestinian civilians but allegedly »»»
Imam Khamenei: US-Israeli Military Aggression in Region Defeated by Iranian Youth - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Imam Khamenei: US-Israeli Military Aggression in Region Defeated by Iranian Youth 27-12-2025 13:06 PM Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam»»»
Egypt, Europe: From neighborhood to strategic partnership
European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium July 16, 2025. Yves Herman/Reuters The book “Strategic Balance: Features of Egyptian Foreign Policy over Ten Years”, published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dedicates a major chapter to Egypt’s relations »»»
Army Chief Says Switzerland Can’t Defend Itself from Full-Scale Attack
Switzerland cannot defend itself against a full-scale attack and must boost military spending given rising risks from Russia, the head of its armed forces said. The country is prepared for attacks by "non-state actors" on critical infrastructure and for cyber attacks, but its military still faces m»»»
What Lies Ahead for Ukraine’s Contested Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant?
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe's largest, is one of the main sticking points in US President Donald Trump's peace plan to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine. The issue is one of 20 points laid out by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a framework peace pro»»»
UAE: Dh5,000 fines for public appearance violations in Al Dhafra
Abu Dhabi: Al Dhafra Municipality has urged residents and owners of commercial and residential properties to comply with regulations aimed at preserving the public appearance, warning that fines increase with repeat offences. In a statement, the municipality said it had identified 16 types of viola»»»
Beyond tourism: Indonesian Ambassador Penny D. Herasati on Indonesia’s rise, EU ties and opportunities for Hungary – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
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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 »»»
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Military-Linked Energy Facilities – MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces, in response to Kiev's terrorist attacks on Russian civilian targets, carried out a massive retaliatory strike, including with hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, targeting Ukraine's military-linked energy facilities, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturda»»»
Another 131 Migrants Rescued off Southern Crete
The Greek coast guard Saturday rescued 131 would-be migrants off Crete, bringing the number of people brought out of the sea in the area over the past five days to 840, a police spokesperson said. The migrants rescued Saturday morning were aboard a fishing boat some 14 nautical miles south of Gavdo»»»
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»»»
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»»»
390 migrants rescued in two incidents south of Crete
Greek authorities have rescued approximately 360 migrants who were aboard a fishing vessel located about 35 nautical miles south of Gavdos, the coast guard said. According to the coast guard, one of its vessels was at the scene, while the migrants were transported to the port of Paleochora by a Dan»»»
Bulgaria: Two Women Die in House Fires During Holiday Period
Two fatal house fires were recorded in Bulgaria over the past day, claiming the lives of two women and injuring four other people, according to information published by the General Directorate of Fire Safety and Population Protection. The first deadly incident occurred on December 26 at 10:52 a.m.,»»»
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»»»
Bulgarian Patriarch to Lead Liturgy in St Stephen Church in Istanbul, Vice President Iotova to Attend
Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil will lead a liturgy at the Bulgarian St Stephen Church in Istanbul's Fener neighborhood on the feast day of St Stephen, December 27. The Patriarch begins day three of his first peaceful visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul at the invi»»»
China adopts revised Civil Aviation Law
BEIJING: Chinese lawmakers on Saturday voted to adopt a revision to the Civil Aviation Law. The revised law, which was passed at a session of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, will take effect on July 1, 2026. Comprising 16 chapters, the revised law further enriches and improves va»»»
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»»»
Waste-to-energy plant opened in Bishkek - | 24.KG
A waste-to-energy plant has officially been opened in Bishkek. The City Hall reported. The facility was built in the northern part of the capital. Посмотреть эту публикацию в Instagram Публикация от НОВОСТИ КЫРГЫЗСТАНА (@24_kg) «President Sadyr Japarov attended the opening ceremony. He noted that s»»»
Cabinet approves protocol on agreement on Russian–Kyrgyz Development Fund - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved a protocol on the application of Article 6 of the agreement on the Russian—Kyrgyz Development Fund. The relevant resolution was adopted as part of the completion of domestic state procedures. The document concerns a protocol between the C»»»
Terrorist Attack on Mosque in Syria’s Homs Draws Wide Condemnation
Condemnations poured in across the Arab world and international community of the terrorist attack that targeted a mosque in Syria’s Homs city on Friday. An explosion killed at least eight worshippers with the extremist group Saraya Ansar al-Sunna claiming responsibility. In a statement on Telegram,»»»
South Korea to end overseas adoptions amid UN concern over human rights abuses
South Korea on Friday announced plans to end foreign adoptions over a five-year period, aiming for zero by 2029, as UN investigators raise “serious concern” over decades of abuses. Many adoptees were sent abroad with falsified records or suffered mistreatment, and critics say Seoul has failed to pr»»»
Vardousia avalanche: How four climbers lost their lives
The discovery of the bodies of four mountain climbers beneath an avalanche in the Vardousia Mountains in Fokida on Friday brought a tragic end to a long and complex search and rescue operation that began after their disappearance on Christmas Day. The four climbers – three men and one woman – had s»»»
Europe Rendezvous - Denmark: An open economy, but a closed immigration system (part 2)
FRANCE 24 heads north to the kingdom of Denmark. The Scandinavian country has been in the spotlight this year, holding the rotating presidency of the European Council from July to December and pushing forward its priorities such as migration and the energy transition – topics that we dive»»»
Bulgarian Patrirach to Lead Liturgy in St Stephen Church in Istanbul, Vice President Iotova to Attend
Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil will lead a liturgy at the Bulgarian St Stephen Church in Istanbul's Fener neighborhood on the feast day of St Stephen, December 27. The Patriarch begins day three of his first peaceful visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul at the invi»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Trump Says 'Good Shot' at Reaching Peace Agreement During Zelensky’s Visit to Florida
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump has positively assessed the chances of reaching an agreement with Volodymyr Zelensky during the latter's upcoming visit to Florida. Trump is expected to receive Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Sunday, December 28. “Well, I think we»»»
Interior Ministry of Kyrgyzstan strengthens forensic capabilities - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has enhanced its forensic capacity through transfer of forensic kits to the Expert and Forensic Service under the 2025 cooperation plan between the ministry and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the ministry’s press servic»»»
Oils, batteries under special control: New environmental standards introduced - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the rules for handling hazardous waste in Kyrgyzstan. The resolution was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. The document aims to strengthen environmental safety in the collection, storage, accounting and disposal of used battery u»»»
Europe on Dh3,000? Here’s how to plan your 2026 holiday easier on the pocket
Dubai: Travelling to Europe from the UAE doesn’t have to drain your savings. With thoughtful planning, flexible dates and the right destinations, a Dh3,000 Euro trip is achievable — especially for UAE travellers planning their 2026 holidays early (possibly next week). You can plan a 5–7-day trip to»»»
New York plans patriotic NYE ball drop to mark USA's 250th birthday
New York’s Times Square will sparkle in red, white and blue on New Year's Eve as a patriotic ball drop rings in 2026, marking the start of celebrations for the United States’ 250th anniversary. Organisers have planned hundreds of events nationwide, including fireworks, parades and volunteer initiat»»»
Two killed in northern Israel by Palestinian stabbing, car ramming attack
At least two people died in a stabbing and car ramming attack in northern Israel on Friday, Israeli police said. Both victims died from their injuries and the alleged attacker, a resident of the occupied West Bank, was injured and hospitalised. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz quickly ordered m»»»
Guterres notes Syria’s commitment to combating terrorism
New York,Dec. 27 (SANA) United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque in Homs, stressing the need to identify those responsible for attacks on civilians and places of worship and bring them to justice. In his statement today, Guter»»»
Four hikers found dead on Greek mountain
Athens: Four hikers were found dead on Friday on Mount Vardousia in central Greece, near Delphi, according to the Greek national broadcaster ERT. The group, including three men and one woman, was reported missing on Christmas morning after relatives and friends were unable to reach them by mobile p»»»
Worried there won’t be a white Christmas again in Hungary? Here’s the latest forecast – there’s still hope
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Tragic prospects: Snow may disappear from Hungary by the end of the century
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