Qatar Tribune 21m

‘MoM seeks to transform cleanliness froma service into a way of life and culture’

QNA Doha The Public Cleanliness Department at the Ministry of Municipality organised the first National Forum on Public Cleanliness on Thursday, under the slogan ‘Towards a Clean, Smart and Sustainable City,’ with broad participation from government agencies, private sector partners, universities, »»»

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Qatar Tribune 33m

Ooredoo’s eSIM solution to advance IoT connectivity

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo Qatar, the nation’s leading telecommunications provider, has announced the launch of its new eSIM solution for Internet of Things (IoT) Devices, developed to support enterprises in simplifying device management, enhancing security, and scaling IoT operations across»»»

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Qatar launches spring holiday activity centers to promote students’ skills

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched a series of seasonal student activity centers as part of its spring holiday programme for 2025. The initiative, which runs until December 31, aims to help students make productive use of their school break by developing sk»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Farmers ease some road blockages as Christmas exodus peaks

The Christmas holiday exodus from cities is continuing, with traffic conditions showing marked improvement after widespread disruption caused by farmers’ road blockades earlier in the week. According to police, negotiations between farmers and traffic authorities helped ease congestion at several k»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Coldest Christmas Day in Athens was in 1909, climate report says

The coldest Christmas Day in Greece occurred in 1909 (based on the Julian calendar used at the time) according to the records of the historic climate station of the National Observatory of Athens (NOA), permanently stationed at the Nymphs Hill in the Thissio area that has been providing valuable in»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Captured Ukrainian Fighter Says Enlistment Officers Told Him He Was Sent 'to Slaughter'

DONETSK (Sputnik) - After forcibly mobilizing a Ukrainian man, Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC) officers told him he was being sent "straight to the slaughter," a captured conscript and former fighter of Ukraine's 25th brigade told Sputnik. "The next morning, I woke up and my military ID was re»»»

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RT 3h

Gaza, Nord Stream and Kiev’s golden toilets: Top stories of 2025 the West wants you to forget

2025 has yielded some extraordinary own goals that have exposed the posturing of Western politicians and left the EU isolated, irrelevant, and alone, pursuing policies contrary to self-interest. Unwelcome stories often cling to reality, like an alien to John Hurt’s face. And just as the notorious s»»»

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BBC 3h

Brazil ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's surgery for hernia 'successful'

The jailed ex-president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has undergone a successful surgery for a double hernia, his wife Michelle says. The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after he lost the 2022 presidential election to his left-wing rival, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Braz»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Abu Dhabi launches indoor air monitoring system to track pollution in buildings

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has launched a new Indoor Air Quality Observatory, known as HawAQM, to closely monitor air quality inside buildings across the emirate. The initiative is a key project under ADPHC’s public health strategy and aims to improve living, learning and»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Lebanon Says 3 Dead in Israeli Strikes

Lebanon said Israeli strikes near the Syrian border and in the country's south killed three people on Thursday, as Israel said it targeted a member of Iran's elite Quds Force and a Hezbollah operative. Despite a November 2024 ceasefire that was supposed to end more than a year of hostilities betwee»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Sharjah Police’s ‘Aman’ initiative slashes crime incidents by 29%

Sharjah Police’s “Aman” initiative has helped reduce criminal incidents by 29 per cent in the first half of 2025, reinforcing safety and improving the quality of life across the emirate. The initiative, led by the General Department of Comprehensive Police Centers, focuses on preventive policing in»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Zelensky Says Has Had Talks on Ukraine with US Envoys

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he had had "very good" talks with US President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, focused on ending the "brutal Russian war". "We discussed certain substantive details of the ongoing work," he said in a post on social media. "»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Syria Says Kills Senior ISIS Leader, Arrests Operative Near Damascus

Syrian authorities on Thursday said forces killed a senior leader in the ISIS group and arrested another operative in fresh operations near capital Damascus in coordination with the US-led coalition. Syrian security and intelligence forces, working in coordination with the international coalition, »»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Israeli Settler Attack Injures Palestinian Baby, Five Arrested

Israeli security forces announced on Thursday the arrest of five Israeli settlers over their alleged involvement in an attack on a Palestinian home that injured a baby girl in the occupied West Bank. The eight-month-old infant suffered "moderate injuries to the face and head" in the late Wednesday »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Abu Dhabi hotels and restaurants can now welcome pets

Abu Dhabi: Hotels and restaurants with tourism licences across Abu Dhabi can now welcome pets, following changes to the emirate’s animal control regulations in public venues. The Department of Municipalities and Transport announced amendments to Chairman’s Decision No. (4) of 2018, issued under Law»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Real-time DMS alerts make Dubai roads safer and faster

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has hailed its Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) system as a key driver in making travel across the city smoother and safer. The system, which displays real-time messages to drivers, has helped reduce travel times by up to 20% on major roads. It also improve»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Israel Says Member of Elite Iran Unit Killed in Lebanon Strike

The Israeli military said it killed a member of Iran's elite Quds Force in a strike in Lebanon on Thursday, accusing him of planning attacks against Israel, AFP reported. The military said the strike killed Hussein Mahmud Marshad al-Jawhari, "a key terrorist in the operational unit of the Quds Forc»»»

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24 News Agency 7h

CSTO countries hold exercises to neutralize extremist groups - | 24.KG

The CSTO countries held exercises to neutralize extremist groups. The organization’s press service reported. The exercises, conducted under the guidance of the joint staff, involved duty shifts from the Crisis Response Center, as well as the Ministries of Defense and Emergency Situations of Tajikis»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Municipality ministry organises inaugural National Forum on Public Cleanliness

DOHA: The Public Cleanliness Department at the Ministry of Municipality organised the first National Forum on Public Cleanliness Thursday, under the slogan 'Towards a Clean, Smart and Sustainable City,' with broad participation from government agencies, private sector partners, universities, academ»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Dubai strengthens film industry with new committee

Dubai: The newly established Dubai Film Development Committee, formed under the Dubai Media Council to drive growth in the emirate’s film sector, held its first meeting at the Council’s headquarters. The session focused on reviewing the committee’s mandate, discussing its operational framework, and»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Over 68 Million Visitors to Two Holy Mosques during Jumada Al Akhira

The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced that the total number of worshippers and visitors to the Two Holy Mosques during Jumada Al Akhira 1447 AH reached 68,741,853. The authority said that the number of worshippers at the Grand Mosqu»»»

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Al Awsat 8h

Syria to Start Currency Swap on January 1st, Central Bank Governor Says

​Syria will start swapping ‌old bank ‌notes ‌for ⁠new ​ones ‌under a plan to replace ⁠Assad-era ‌notes starting ‍from ‍January ‍1st 2026, Syria's ​Central Bank Governor Abdelkader Husrieh ⁠said on Thursday, Reuters reported.»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Brainy n Bright unveils 2026 initiatives to unite UAE families through technology

Dubai: Brainy n Bright, a leading name in technology and innovation education in the Middle East, has unveiled a comprehensive portfolio of initiatives for 2026, aligning its vision closely with the UAE’s declaration of the Year of The Family. Having upskilled learners across age groups since 2019,»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Navi Mumbai International Airport commences operations

Mumbai: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) - India’s newest Greenfield airport - began commercial operations on Thursday. During the initial launch period, passengers will benefit from services operated by IndiGo, Air India Express, and Akasa Air, connecting Mumbai to 16 major domestic destin»»»

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Middle East Observer 9h

The 20 Most Promising Egyptian Start-ups

1- Instabug: It was founded by Moataz Soliman and Omar Gabr in 2013. Instabug gives app developers a tool to help them detect software glitches. Its customers include Yahoo, PayPal, Soundcloud, and Souq. In June 2016, Instabug founders raised $1.7 million in seed funding from Palo Alto, California-»»»

Gulf News 9h

Sharjah Ruler grants full government benefits to imams and muezzins

Sharjah: His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed that all imams and muezzins serving mosques across the emirate are to be formally placed on the Sharjah Government’s general staffing framework and be granted the full benefits »»»

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24 News Agency 9h

Bishkek’s infrastructure seriously lags behind residents’ needs - | 24.KG

Two-day public hearings are being held in Bishkek on the draft of the city’s new master plan until 2050. The document, developed by specialists from the St. Petersburg Research Institute for Advanced Urban Development, has sparked broad public debate. Today, discussions covered the Oktyabrsky and S»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Rs5 for a thali promises dignity on a plate in India

In a city where a basic meal at a roadside dhaba can easily set you back hundreds of rupees, Delhi residents struggling to make ends meet were greeted on Thursday with an offer that sounds almost unreal: a wholesome thali for just Rs 5. On the 101st birth anniversary of former prime minister Atal B»»»

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24 News Agency 9h

New building for SCNS Alpha special forces unit opened in Bishkek - | 24.KG

Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, opened a new building for Alpha special forces unit and launched construction of a sports complex. The State Committee announced. Addressing the personnel, Kamchybek Tashiev praised the high professionalism, courage»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 9h

Burning wreaths, deadly fires and animal rescues: Christmas Eve kept Hungarian firefighters on nonstop alert

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Gulf News 9h

Last-minute UAE Xmas, New Year travel still possible with these hacks

Dubai: A Christmas or New Year getaway may still be within reach for UAE residents — even at the last minute — provided travellers are willing to be flexible on routes, airlines and departure points, travel agents say. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Planning a last-mi»»»

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24 News Agency 10h

Kyrgyzstan’s Labor Ministry clarifies policy on attracting foreign labor - | 24.KG

Amid public discussions regarding the attraction of foreign labor and the stay of foreign citizens in Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic stated that the country is pursuing a balanced and controlled state policy in this area. The attraction of fo»»»

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Naharnet 10h

2 killed in Israeli strike on van in Bekaa

Two people were killed Thursday in an Israeli drone strike on a van in the Hawsh al-Sayyed Ali area in the Bekaa. An Israeli drone strike had overnight targeted a car in the southern town of Jannata, wounding one person, with Israel claiming that it struck a Hezbollah member. Israel has kept up reg»»»

The Peninsula 10h

5 killed in helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Tanzania's Civil Aviation Authority, TCAA, confirmed that five people were killed on Wednesday after a helicopter crashed at the Barafu Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. "With deep regret, the authority confirms that all five people on board lost their l»»»

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24 News Agency 10h

Speaker of Parliament at People’s Kurultai: AI threatens children's education - | 24.KG

The Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) of Kyrgyzstan at the 4th People’s Kurultai expressed concern: young people are increasingly using artificial intelligence in their schoolwork, which could negatively impact their knowledge. In this regard, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu stated the need to d»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Tu Meri Main Tera movie review from UAE: Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday’s love story has zero spark or substance

Tu Meri MainTera Main Teri Tu MeriDirector: Sameer VidwansCast: Ananya Panday, Kartik Aaryan, Neena Gupta, Jackie Shroff★★Dubai: I went into Tu Meri, Main Tera, Main Tera, Tu Meri with the cautious optimism one reserves for Bollywood rom-coms. Maybe it would be frothy. Maybe it would be charming. M»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Nvidia expands AI empire with Groq talent grab

San Francisco, United States: Nvidia has hired the leadership of a promising AI chip startup, a statement said Wednesday, as the artificial intelligence giant expands its tech empire. Chip maker Groq said the departure of its top executives was part of a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Nvidi»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Ministry of Labour participates in Milaha Group's Workplace Wellbeing Forum

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour (MoL), represented by the Occupational Safety and Health Department, participated Thursday in the Milaha Group's Workplace Wellbeing Forum, held under the theme "Together Towards Balance", with the aim of strengthening workplace culture and placing people's healt»»»

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Egypt Independent 11h

PM says Egypt aims for lowest public debt levels in 50 years

CAIRO, Dec 24 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Egypt had begun a downward path in its debt indicators, noting that public debt had fallen to about 84 percent of GDP from 96 percent two years ago, and that the government was working to reduce it to levels not seen in five decades. Madbo»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Bolsonaro hospitalized ahead of surgery

Brasília, Brazil: Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro, imprisoned for attempting a coup, has been admitted to hospital in Brasilia where he will undergo a planned surgery, his doctors said Wednesday. A convoy of black cars and motorcycles entered the parking garage of the DF Star hospital earl»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

Political Leaders Extend Christmas Greetings to Bulgarians

President Rumen Radev, outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and political leaders extended their Christmas greetings to the Bulgarian people on December 25. In his Facebook message, President Radev wished that the great Christian holiday bring health, warmth and hope for a better future to ever»»»

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Sputnik 11h

Russia Has Plan to Respond to Possible Seizure of Assets Frozen in West - Deputy PM Novak

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has a plan to respond to the possible seizure of assets frozen in the West, and it will be implemented if necessary, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday. "An appropriate plan has been drawn up, and it will be implemented if such cases arise," Nov»»»

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Al Manar 11h

Two Martyrs as Israeli Enemy Strikes Eastern Lebanon, Proceeds Attacks in South

Two Lebanese citizens were martyred on Thursday in an Israeli strike on Hermel in eastern Lebanon as the Israeli enemy proceeded attacks in the country’s south in violation of the 2024 ceasefire. Al-Manar correspondent in Bekaa reported Israeli drone strike that targeted a passenger van at Al-Nasir»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Public release of Epstein records puts Maxwell under fresh scrutiny

New York: Days after Ghislaine Maxwell asked a judge to immediately free her from a 20-year prison sentence, the public release of grand jury transcripts from her sex trafficking case returned the spotlight to victims whose allegations helped land her behind bars. The disclosure of the transcripts »»»

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Sputnik 11h

Su-35S Tops Russian Fighters in Targets Destroyed in Ukraine - Rostec

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Su-35S fighter has emerged as one of Russia's most in-demand combat jets, destroying the highest number of targets during the special military operation in Ukraine, Russian state tech corporation Rostec said on Thursday. The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), which is a subsi»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

QF students compete on global stage at Volleyball Championship in China

Doha, Qatar: The opening whistle did more than signal the start of volleyball matches; it marked the beginning of a learning journey undertaken by students from Qatar Foundation (QF) schools at the ISF World Schools Volleyball Championship in Shangluo, China, an experience that extended beyond athl»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Dukhan Bank launches ‘UK Winter Spend Campaign’ for Visa credit cardholders

Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank has announced the launch of its UK Winter Spend Campaign, offering customers additional DAwards when using their Dukhan Bank Visa credit cards in the United Kingdom during the winter season. The campaign runs from 24 December 2025 until 31 January 2026 and is aimed at enhan»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Al Sadd never stopped believing, says Mujica

Doha: Hat-trick hero Rafa Mujica attributed self-belief as the key factor for Al Sadd SC’s dramatic 4-2 comeback win over Shabab Al Ahli in their AFC Champions League Elite tie at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday. Trailing 2-0 following goals from Federico Cartabia and Yahya Al Ghassani, Al »»»

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Gulf News 12h

The Lion King star Imani Dia Smith stabbed to death at 25; boyfriend arrested

Imani Dia Smith, a Broadway actor best known for playing Young Nala in the stage adaptation of The Lion King, was stabbed to death at her residence in New Jersey on Sunday, December 21. She was 25. According to a press release issued by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, authorities responde»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Prime minister hopeful Tarique Rahman arrives in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Aspiring prime minister and political heavyweight Tarique Rahman was welcomed back to Bangladesh on Thursday by huge crowds of joyous supporters after 17 years in self-imposed exile. Rahman, the son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and heir apparent of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (B»»»

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