Fog, clouds and rising temperatures: UAE braces for unstable weather this week
Abu Dhabi: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair to partly cloudy conditions across the UAE today, with low clouds appearing over the islands and parts of the western region. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly during the day.Conditions will become humid at night and into T»»»
Ras Al Khaimah emerges as the UAE’s next investment hub with record property activity
Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah is rapidly evolving from a quiet northern emirate into one of the UAE’s most dynamic investment hotspots. Fuelled by major infrastructure spending, strategic government mergers, and a profound influx of luxury-branded residences, the real estate sector has logged growth figure»»»
US: Trump casts doubt on Netflix-Warner Bros. deal – DW – 12/08/2025
BusinessUnited States of AmericaUS: Trump casts doubt on Netflix-Warner Bros. dealKarl Sexton with AFP, ReutersThe US president has said "there could be a problem" with the proposed $72 billion deal that would see the streaming giant acquire the Hollywood studio. Donald Trump noted that Netflix alr»»»
Trump raises potential concerns over $72bn Netflix-Warner Bros deal
US President Donald Trump has flagged potential concerns over Netflix's planned $72bn (£54bn) deal to buy Warner Brothers Discovery's movie studio and popular HBO streaming networks. At an event in Washington DC on Sunday, he said Netflix has a "big market share" and the firms' combined size "could»»»
Starmer to host Zelensky for Ukraine talks in London
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in London on Monday amid a continuing deadlock in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. Zelensky will attend the talks in Downing Street alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich M»»»
Trump defends tariff strategy as "direct, less cumbersome, and much faster" to protect US national security
Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump on Sunday defended his approach to imposing tariffs, saying his administration's strategy is designed to deliver results swiftly and effectively. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said: "While the United States has other methods of charging TARIFFS against f»»»
Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will soon begin second phase of Gaza ceasefire
TEL AVIV, Israel: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday in Jerusalem that Israel and Hamas are “very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire,” after Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage being held in Gaza. Netanyahu made the comments during a news»»»
British police arrest protesters who threw dessert at crown jewels - UPI.com
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is pictured adorned with a Royal Standard and the Imperial State Crown after her death in 2022. File Photo by UK Minister Of Defense/UPI | License Photo Dec. 7 (UPI) -- British police have arrested four protesters who threw a custard and apple crumble at the display»»»
Royal Navy unveils new Atlantic strategy to counter Russian threat
In the dark waters off the west coast of Scotland, a slender submarine glider, like a torpedo with wings, slips under the surface and quickly disappears off into the murk. The SG-1 Fathom is on the prowl for intruders. "The glider patrols through the depths of the ocean monitoring and listening for»»»
Wicked or Avatar? Hollywood gears up for Golden Globe nominations
Hamnet, Sinners, Marty Supreme and Wicked: For Good are a few of the films expected to be up for Golden Globe awards when the nominations are announced later. The Globes are the first major Hollywood honours to reveal their shortlists, effectively kicking off a film awards season that will last unt»»»
Hegseth non-committal on releasing video of second drug-boat strike
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday refused to say whether the Pentagon would release video of the operation that targeted survivors of a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean. The White House early this week confirmed that a US admiral under Hegseth's authority ordere»»»
Mexico: Death toll rises to 5 after explosion outside a police station in Michoacan state
MEXICO CITY: The number of victims killed in an explosion outside a police station in the western Mexican state of Michoacan over the weekend has risen to five, the Attorney General’s Office said Sunday. Twelve others were injured following Saturday’s explosion, according to the office. Also In Thi»»»
Vengeance and reprisal mark Sharaa’s first year — Is he becoming Assad 2.0? – Ya Libnan
Share: Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al Sharaa, better known as Abu Mohammad al-Golani vowed to protect the minorities but his actions during his first year in office proved the opposite; Vengeance and reprisal mark his first year in office . Switching to civilian clothing didn’t fool the Syrian peo»»»
Can Japan get more female business leaders?
In October Japan got its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi. Her rise has been hailed as a ground-breaking moment for Japanese women, but some fear that her conservative politics won't change the country's gender inequality situation. There's one thing that both her proponents and detracto»»»
Government promises 50,000 new apprenticeships in youth employment push
The government says some 50,000 young people are expected to benefit from a programme to expand apprenticeships as it looks to tackle youth unemployment. The £725 million package, which was earmarked in the Budget and covers the next three years, will be used to create apprenticeships in sectors in»»»
Canadian airline to start cancelling flights ahead of planned strike
Air Transat, one of Canada's largest airlines, said it will start gradually suspending some flights starting on Monday ahead of a planned strike. The union representing the airline's pilots issued a 72-hour strike notice on Sunday, announcing that Air Transat pilots will stop showing up to work on »»»
Little sleep, no pay: India's poll workers flag harsh conditions amid uproar over deaths
A few days ago, Sarvesh Kumar, a school teacher in India's Uttar Pradesh state, was found dead in his home. In a video purportedly made by him before his death, Kumar can be seen weeping as he talks about the pressures of election work and being upset about not being able to complete it on time. "I»»»
QF school students excel in contest on contributions of Sheikha Moza
Tribune News Network Doha Students from Qatar Academy Msheireb and Qatar Academy Al Khor, both part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, earned top placements in a national competition dedicated to documenting the achievements of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qata»»»
Qatar Charity partners with UN, int’l organisations at Doha Forum 2025
Tribune News Network Doha On the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2025, Qatar Charity (QC) has signed several agreements and memorandums of understanding with leading international and UN organisations, reaffirming its commitment to expanding humanitarian action and strengthening global crisis response.»»»
EAA Foundation calls for ‘Education as Justice’ to protect learning in crises at Doha Forum
Tribune News Network Doha The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, convened a high-level panel at the Doha Forum 2025 under the theme “Education as Justice in Times of Crisis,” issuing a global call to reframe education not as a development aspirati»»»
QF-led dialogue calls for protection of education diplomacy in turbulent world
Tribune News Network Doha The risks that geopolitical tensions and the rise of nationalism pose to education’s ability to forge vital international ties have been explored by experts from Qatar and around the world through a session led by Qatar Foundation at Doha Forum 2025. A panel discussion tit»»»
Rekha honoured at Red Sea International Film Festival, talks up the power of 'silent love'
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like tonight. The fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival was already buzzing, but then she walked in. Rekha. The legendary, reclusive Bollywood icon who isn't a fan of public interactions. I had a perfect view from »»»
EU state to divert aid from Africa to Ukraine
Sweden will discontinue aid to Tanzania, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Liberia and Bolivia, and redirect the funds to Ukraine, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa has announced. During a press conference on Friday, Dousa said that assistance worth approximate»»»
Briefing of KUNA main news for Friday until 00:00 GMT
GAZA -- The Israeli occupation forces renew attacks on Gaza Strip, killing six Palestinians. GAZA -- A Palestinian man is killed by the Israeli occupation forces in the West Bank city of Al-Khalil. BEIRUT -- President of the UN Security Council reaffirms support for Lebanon's territorial integrity »»»
Benin government says it foiled military coup attempt - UPI.com
Benin President Patrice Talon speaks during the Alliance for Entrepreneurship thematic, as part of the New Global Financial Pact Summit at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France, in June 2023. File Photo by Emmanuel Dunand/EPA A memorial of flowers and American flags is seen outside the Farragut We»»»
Dubai: Jebel Ali Police launch 'Customer Voice' to hear residents’ feedback
Dubai: Jebel Ali Police Station has launched a new initiative, “Customer Voice,” aimed at enhancing communication with the public, in line with directives from Lt Gen Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police. The first session brought together Colonel Jamal Ibrahim Ali, Directo»»»
Dubai Police hailed as global benchmark by Brazilian innovation chief
Dubai: Dubai Police has been recognised as a global standard for modern policing by Captain Gustavo Henrique Rocha Bonifacio, Director of Innovation at the Military Police of São Paulo State, Brazil. He praised the force for combining cutting-edge technology with a human-centred approach to public »»»
Trump criticises Democrat he pardoned over not switching political parties
US President Donald Trump is slamming Democrat Henry Cuellar's "lack of loyalty" for not converting to the Republican party after Trump pardoned him. In issuing his pardon on Wednesday, Trump said the Texas Representative - who was charged last year with bribery and money laundering - had been poli»»»
Interior Minister Says He Does Not Intend to Resign
Interior Minister Daniel Mitov Sunday said he has no intention of resigning because when the question of resignation is raised, one must ask "why" and whether there are real grounds for it. He was speaking on bTV about the opposition's calls for his resignation, which he described as normal. Regard»»»
Sheikha Moza delivers closing remarks for Doha Forum 2025
Doha, Qatar: HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF) and Education Above All Foundation (EAA) delivered today the closing remarks at Doha Forum 2025, held under the theme "Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress" at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha. Her Highness' Speech s»»»
Saudi Arabia suspends in-person classes in Madinah as heavy rain triggers shift to remote learning
Dubai: Education authorities in Madinah have announced the suspension of in-person classes on Monday across all schools under the region’s General Administration of Education and its affiliated governorates. The department confirmed that classes scheduled for Monday will shift to remote learning vi»»»
Western Europe fears full US exit from Ukraine conflict – Bloomberg
Western European leaders are growing concerned that the US may walk away from the Ukraine conflict, Bloomberg has reported. Officials fear US President Donald Trump could make a deal with Moscow that leaves Kiev’s remaining backers managing the conflict without Washington’s military or security sup»»»
Three Members of Stranded Foreign Tanker's Crew Evacuated off Coast of Ahtopol
Three members of the crew of the tanker stranded by Ahtopol have been evacuated, the Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Kiril Mihaylov, told a news conference here on Sunday. More of the ten-member crew are about to be evacuated, he added. The Defence Ministry said in a press release shortly after that a»»»
Hamas Official Says the Group Ready to Discuss ‘Freezing or Storing’ Its Weapons
Hamas is ready to discuss “freezing or storing” its arsenal of weapons as part of its ceasefire with Israel, a senior official said Sunday, offering a possible formula to resolve one of the thorniest issues in the US-brokered agreement. Bassem Naim, a member of Hamas’ decision-making political bure»»»
Netanyahu Says Israel and Hamas Will Enter Ceasefire’s Second Phase Soon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel and Hamas are "very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire," after Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza. Netanyahu spoke during a news conference with visiting German Chancellor Friedric»»»
Arab League strongly condemns deadly air strikes in Sudan
CAIRO, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- The Arab League on Sunday condemned in strong terms "the ugly crimes" perpetrated against civilians in the city of Kologi in the Sudanese State of Kordofan and called for punishing the culprits.The Arab organization, in a statement, said the drone attacks, two days ago, left »»»
Lebanese PM: Mideast status "far away from peace"
DOHA, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- The visiting Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Sunday drew a bleak picture of the Middle East status at present saying the "current situation in the region has remained far away from peace and stability." Salam, speaking at the 2025 Doha Forum, said previous agreements in»»»
Three Members of Stranded Tanker's Crew Evacuated off Coast of Ahtopol
Three members of the crew of the tanker stranded by Ahtopol have been evacuated, the Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Kiril Mihaylov, told a news conference here on Sunday. More of the ten-member crew are about to be evacuated, he added. On Friday, a tanker flying a foreign flag ran aground off the coa»»»
Netanyahu Claims Peace With Palestinians, Arab World Achievable Without Palestinian State
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once again rejected the idea of establishing the State of Palestine alongside Israel, saying that peace between Israel and the Arab world, including the Palestinians, could be achieved without a Palestinian state. "On the question of two states, now we ha»»»
Federal judge blocks DOJ from using evidence for new Comey charges - UPI.com
A federal judge has blocked prosecutors from using a trove of emails and data to bring a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey because they may have improperly obtained and viewed. File Photo by Dennis Van Tine/UPI | License Photo Dec. 7 (UPI) -- A federal judge has potentially blo»»»
Netanyahu asks for pardon: Desperation or political calculation?
Israel’s domestic political life is boiling over. Against the backdrop of war, disputes over the limits of executive power, and a deepening crisis of trust in state institutions, the country appears to be edging toward a major political transformation. This is hardly surprising. Large-scale shifts »»»
Movement for Rights and Freedoms Organizes Pro-Stability Rally on December 9
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) is organizing a rally in support of stability in the country at 6 p.m on December 9, reads a post on the Facebook page of the MRF Press Centre. The location for each town can be found on the website of the MRF regional organization. "We call on all members»»»
Tragic accident in Hungary: Woman dies after SUV driver falls asleep at the wheel
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Warning against mushroom foraging in California after fatal poisoning
Officials in California are urging people not to forage for wild mushrooms after a rise in poisoning cases caused at least one death. The California Poison Control System has identified 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning clustered in northern California, likely resulting from death cap mushrooms, the s»»»
5K run along Habib Bourguiba Avenue to raise awareness about cyber violence targeting women
Tunis, Dec 7 (TAP) — A 5-kilometre awareness-raising run took place Sunday along the Habib Bourguiba Avenue in Tunis, under the banner of combating digital abuse against women and girls. The event was organised by UN Women Tunisia as part of the...»»»
Lebanese Prime Minister says region still far from peace, stability
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon HE Dr. Nawaf Salam said the current situation in the region remains far from peace and stability, noting that previous agreements, including the ceasefire declaration reached a year ago under the auspices of France and the United States, have n»»»
Lebanese army arrests six suspects after gunmen attacked UN peacekeepers in south – Ya Libnan
Share: Arrests made after President Aoun met UNSC delegation, which will visit south to get ‘real picture’ of what is going on. The Lebanese army arrested six people after gunmen attacked international peacekeepers patrolling in the south of the country, as a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) »»»
Kuwait celebrates the International Civil Aviation Day
KUWAIT, Dec 7 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Sunday celebrated the International Civil Aviation Day, manifesting the State of Kuwait's adherence to overhauling the sector.The DGCA Acting Director General, Duaij Alotaibi, in a statement to KUNA affirmed that the l»»»
Adam Wolfe slowly healing,' W.Vs. Gov. Morrisey says - UPI.com
A memorial of flowers and American flags is seen outside the Farragut West Metro Station in Washington on Monday, where Adam Wolfe and Sarah Beckstrom were ambushed while patrolling the capital. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 6 (UPI) -- West Virginia National Guardsman Adam Wolfe is »»»
Prime Minister reaffirms Qatar's enduring support for Palestinians, humanitarian assistance
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has reaffirmed that the State of Qatar will persistently support the Palestinian people and provide humanitarian aid to them. His Excellency added that Qatar won't leave the Palestinia»»»