Al Awsat 3m

Thieves Drill into a German Bank Vault and Steal Tens of Millions of Euros Worth of Property

Thieves stole tens of millions of euros worth of property from safety deposit boxes inside a German bank vault that they drilled into Monday during the holiday lull, police said. Some 2,700 bank customers were affected by the theft in Gelsenkirchen, police and the Sparkasse bank said. Thomas Nowacz»»»

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BBC 11m

New video appears to show Texas teen who vanished on Christmas Eve

Authorities have released new footage that may show a Texas teen who vanished outside her home on Christmas Eve. Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, was last seen leaving her house in San Antonio for her regular morning walk. The search, now going on for nearly a week, has turned up few clues and her parents»»»

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BBC 17m

Thieves use drill to steal €30m in German bank heist

Thieves used a large drill to break into a safe at a high street bank branch in western Germany and steal an estimated €30m (£26m; $35m) in cash and valuables, police have said. A police spokesman likened the break-in to the Hollywood heist film Ocean's Eleven, telling AFP news agency it was "very »»»

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BBC 23m

US federal agents investigate Minneapolis childcare centres

Federal agents are investigating childcare centres in the state of Minnesota, after right-wing YouTuber Nick Shirley alleged in a viral video that Somali-run centres are taking public money without providing care. In a post on X on Monday, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem»»»

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Al Awsat 27m

Ukraine Says No Evidence It Attacked Putin Residence

Ukraine said Tuesday there was no "plausible" evidence it launched a drone attack on one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's residences, accusing Moscow of peddling falsehoods to manipulate talks on ending the war. Ukraine's allies have expressed skepticism about Russia's claim. German Chancellor»»»

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Al Awsat 27m

10 Countries Warn of ‘Catastrophic’ Gaza Situation

The foreign ministers of 10 nations on Tuesday expressed "serious concerns" about a "renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation" in Gaza, saying the situation was "catastrophic". "As winter draws in, civilians in Gaza are facing appalling conditions with heavy rainfall and temperatures dro»»»

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Tanjug 42m

Vucic: We have two goals for 2026 - peace and stability, best year for economy

BELGRADE - We have two goals for 2026 - peace and stability and that it be the best year in Serbia's history, especially in the economy, President Aleksandar Vucic said at an annual conference on Tuesday. "It seems to me that everything we have been doing and will be doing can literally focus on ac»»»

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BBC 53m

Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency plummets

Protests and strikes in Iran over inflation and currency devaluation have spread from the capital, Tehran, to several other cities on a third day of unrest. The protests began on Sunday after shopkeepers in Tehran's Grand Bazaar staged a strike when the Iranian rial hit a record low against the US »»»

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Sana 55m

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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Novinite 1h

From F-16s to Legislative Reforms: Bulgaria’s Armed Forces in 2025

Bulgaria’s Armed Forces in 2025: Pay Increases, F-16 Deliveries, and Legislative Updates F-16 Fighter Jets In 2025, Bulgaria saw the first deliveries of the F-16 fighter jets under the initial contract with the United States signed in 2019. By December 18, all eight aircraft had been formally prese»»»

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DW 1h

German company Miele to sell more refurbished appliances – DW – 12/28/2025

BusinessGermanyGerman company Miele to sell more refurbished appliancesMathilda Jordanova-DudaThe secondhand smartphone market has grown significantly in recent years, but other, bulkier items like washing machines are less frequently refurbished and resold. That could soon be changing. https://p.d»»»

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Albanian Daily News 1h

Albania PM Rama Rejects Claims of Shielding Minister amid SPAK Dispute

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has strongly denied accusations that the ruling Socialist Party has changed its stance towards the justice system in relation to the so-called “Balluku” case. Speaking at a press conference, Rama said the government and parliamentary majority were not acting as a “d»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

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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UPI 1h

Rowing team crossing Atlantic Ocean stops to rescue sea turtle - UPI.com

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Call To Earth (@calltoearth_atlantic) Dec. 29 (UPI) -- A British rowing team competing in an Atlantic Ocean endurance challenge stopped to rescue a large sea turtle they found entangled in a discarded net. The members of the Hampshire-based Call to Earth»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Zambia sees 14.7 billion USD in actualized investments since 2021

LUSAKA: Zambia has recorded about 14.71 billion U.S. dollars in actualized investments from 2021 to date, the country's investment agency said on Tuesday. Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) said Zambia is currently experiencing one of its highest levels of investor confidence in years, with investors »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Arab League voices alarm over escalating tensions in Yemen

Cairo: The Arab League has expressed deep concern over what it described as dangerous and rapidly unfolding developments in Yemen, following the Southern Transitional Council's refusal to comply with demands from the Presidential Leadership Council. In a statement on Tuesday, the Secretary-General »»»

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UPI 2h

Trump says he's not worried about China's blockade drills of Taiwan - UPI.com

A passenger looks at an LED board showing delayed flights during the Chinese military live-fire drills around Taiwan, in Taipei, Taiwan, Tuesday. China is conducting live-fire drills in five designated maritime and airspace zones around Taiwan. Photo by Richie B. Tongo/EPA Dec. 30 (UPI) -- China co»»»

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Business-review 2h

Hagag Development Europe: Broadening horizons through strategic diversification

2025 marked a pivotal year for Hagag Development Europe, defined by both consolidation and transformation under the leadership of Yitzhak Hagag, co-founder, controlling shareholder, and Chairman of the Board. The company strengthened its position in Romania’s real estate market and took a major ste»»»

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Sana 2h

Syrian Foreign Minister discusses with Fustier humanitarian situation in Syria

Damascus, Dec.30 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister, Assad Hassan al‑Shaibani, received on Tuesday Mrs. Nathalie Fustier, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria. Talks during the meeting focused on the latest developments regarding the humanitarian situation in Syria and UN’s efforts to »»»

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Gulf News 2h

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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Sputnik 2h

Drone Attack on Putin's Residence Could Have Triggered a Nuclear War: Here's Why

The 91-drone attack on the presidential residence in Novgorod region was an extremely dangerous provocation. And one that “could not have been carried out without the participation of European hawks" because "Zelensky would not have dared to plan or carry out such an operation on his own,” military»»»

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DW 2h

What challenges does the world economy face in 2026? – DW – 12/30/2025

BusinessGlobal issuesWhat challenges does the world economy face in 2026?Srinivas MazumdaruFrom trade tensions and high debt burdens to fears of an AI stocks bubble, the global economy will face an array of risks that could dampen growth in the new year. https://p.dw.com/p/55gqlThe OECD says the wo»»»

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BBC 2h

Octopus Energy to spin off $8.65bn tech arm Kraken

Octopus Energy is set to spin off its Kraken Technologies arm as a standalone company after a deal to sell a stake in the platform valued it at $8.65bn (£6.4bn). The energy giant, Britain's biggest gas and electricity supplier, has sold a $1bn stake in the AI-based division to a group of investors »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE to withdraw remaining counter-terrorism teams from Yemen

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday that it has decided to end the remaining presence of its counter-terrorism teams in Yemen, citing recent developments and their potential impact on the safety and effectiveness of ongoing missions, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. Also Re»»»

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Gulf News 2h

From New Year fireworks to global showstoppers: Must-watch events shaping the UAE from Dec 31, 2025 through 2026

From New Year's Eve spectacle to historic sporting events to major cultural celebrations, milestones, and influential gatherings, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year in the UAE filled with moments that will capture global attention. The year promises excitement across many fields. Here’s a big»»»

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Business-review 2h

North Bucharest Investments: Delivering performance and community impact

North Bucharest Investments (NBI) CEO Vlad Musteata and his team turned 2025 into a defining year for the company. With over 4,000 active units in its pipeline, NBI expects to continue on an upward trajectory regardless of the complexity of the economic landscape. By Anda Sebesi What were your comp»»»

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Business-review 2h

Monarc Development: Setting new standards in high-end development

For Alexandru Manea, CEO & Founder of Monarc Development, CEO & Founder of ANG I Forbes Global Properties, and Owner of Radisson Blu Hotel & Residences Mamaia, 2025 marked a shift from vision to large-scale execution, highlighted by the evolution of Romania’s first global branded-residences project»»»

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Business-review 3h

GURSK: Clinical excellence built on innovation and education

Balancing growth, quality, and consistency while connecting clinicians to innovation, education, and a people-centered, clinically reliable ecosystem remains the central managerial priority for Arhip Pogurski, the founder and CEO of GURSK, who talked to Business Review about the elements behind the»»»

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Gulf News 3h

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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BBC 3h

Saudi Arabia backs call for UAE to leave Yemen after strike on separatist-held port

Saudi Arabia has backed a demand from Yemen's presidential council for the United Arab Emirates to withdraw within 24 hours, after a Saudi-led coalition bombed what it said was a weapons shipment for UAE-backed separatists at the port of Mukalla. The Saudi foreign ministry accused the UAE of "press»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Bulgaria and UNICEF Continue Cooperation to Guarantee Rights of Children

The government on Tuesday approved a two-year overlapping work plan for the period July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027, for cooperation between Bulgaria and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The document is in implementation of the partnership programme with UNICEF. The measures and activ»»»

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BBC 3h

Guinea restricts social media sites as junta chief takes election lead

Guinea has restricted access to social media platforms TikTok, YouTube and Facebook as the country awaits the final results from Sunday's presidential election. Internet monitoring organisation NetBlocks reported that access to the popular sites, via key providers Orange and MTN, had been disrupted»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Relentless Israeli Attacks on Gaza as Displaced Palestinians Endure Flooded Camps

Israeli occupation has proceeded attacks on the Gaza Strip in violation of the ceasefire agreement as displaced Palestinians endure the destruction of their few remaining possessions in flooding brought about by heavy winter rains. Israeli air strikes on Tuesday targeted locations north of Rafah an»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai gears up for New Year's Eve: Residents urged to follow safety guidelines

Dubai: The Dubai Event Security Committee (ESC) has urged residents and visitors planning to celebrate New Year’s Eve to strictly follow instructions issued by police officers and field teams, as the emirate prepares to host festivities at 40 locations. The Committee said adherence to safety guidel»»»

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RT 3h

Trump warns Hamas of ‘hell to pay’

US President Donald Trump has warned Hamas of severe consequences if the Palestinian militant group doesn’t disarm within “a short period of time.” Trump made the remarks at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. Israel and Hamas agreed to a »»»

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Naharnet 4h

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»»»

Gulf News 4h

UAE puts wisdom before reaction, prioritises stability: Gargash

Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, underscored the UAE’s longstanding approach of placing wisdom above reaction and prioritising stability over the noise of escalation. In a post on his official X account, Dr Gargash said: “The UAE’s position once again refle»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Collective responsibility: Why community is the engine of Abu Dhabi’s clean future

Each year, the UAE generates millions of tonnes of waste, yet only a small fraction is ever recycled. Less than five per cent of plastic waste is mechanically recycled, and around two-thirds of aluminium cans still end up in landfill. These figures tell a deeper story. Despite significant investmen»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Outgoing Cabinet Approves Decision on Criminal Records Data Exchange with the United States

The outgoing Cabinet has adopted a decision to exchange criminal records data with the United States as part of measures aimed at enabling visa-free travel for Bulgarian citizens. The Council of Ministers decided to send a diplomatic note to the US Embassy in Sofia to strengthen cooperation in acce»»»

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Al Manar 4h

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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Tanjug 4h

Macut chairs first session of Council for Family and Demography

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut chaired on Tuesday the first session of a Council for Family and Demography, which discussed the development of a Draft Strategy for Demographic Development of Serbia for 2026–2036 with projections until 2050. "Macut emphasised that the formation of this Council an»»»

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UPI 4h

Zelensky: Russian drone attack claim an attempt to derail peace talks - UPI.com

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives for peace talks at U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, hours before more than 90 Ukrainian drones allegedly targeted Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence in the early hours of Monday. Photo courtesy Ukrainian P»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Sharjah Executive Council sets up committee to expand Healthy Cities programme

Sharjah: The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) has approved the formation of an executive committee to oversee the expansion of the Healthy Cities programme across the emirate, as part of broader efforts to enhance quality of life and public health outcomes. The decision was taken during the Council’»»»

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Gulf News 4h

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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BBC 4h

Power outage hits Channel Tunnel as Eurostar urges passengers to postpone travel

Eurostar has told passengers to postpone their travel plans after power supply problems caused "major disruption" in the Channel Tunnel. Le Shuttle has said services at both terminals in Folkestone and Calais have been temporarily suspended "due to a power supply issue". A number of Eurostar trains»»»

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Naharnet 4h

World shares are mixed in final stretch of 2025

Shares opened mixed in Europe on Tuesday after slipping in Asia as some regional markets wrapped up trading for the year. Crude oil prices edged higher and gold and silver resumed their ascent. U.S. futures were flat. In Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi rang out the final session for 2»»»

The Peninsula 5h

Petro makes historic raise to Colombia's 2026 minimum wage

Bogotá, Colombia: Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Monday the country's minimum wage would increase by 23.7 percent starting in the new year, its highest raise in 25 years. The increase, coupled with the government's transportation subsidy, would take the monthly minimum wage from 1.6»»»

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DW 5h

What are the challenges facing the world economy in 2026? – DW – 12/30/2025

BusinessGlobal issuesWhat are the challenges facing the world economy in 2026?Srinivas MazumdaruFrom trade tensions and high debt burdens to fears of an AI stocks bubble, the global economy will face an array of risks that could dampen growth in the new year. https://p.dw.com/p/55gqlThe OECD says t»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Syria imposes night curfew on port city after sectarian violence

Syrian authorities imposed an overnight curfew in the coastal city of Latakia on Tuesday after attacks in predominantly Alawite neighborhoods a day prior. Authorities announced a "curfew in Latakia city, effective from 5:00pm (1400 GMT) on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, until 6:00am (0300 GMT) on Wedn»»»

Tanjug 5h

Petkovic: Extremely tough year for Kosovo-Metohija Serbs, I expect dialogue in January

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic said on Tuesday 2025 had been an extremely difficult year for Serbs in the Autonomous Province of Kosovo-Metohija, and noted that Belgrade would never give up on its people and that it would be fighting everywhe»»»

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